Neutrophils are the most common type of white blood cell and are the first responders to bacterial infections.
Category: Complete Blood Count
Also known as: neutrophils, neut, neutrophil %, segs, segmented neutrophils, polys
Reference range: 40–70 % (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: %
High values may indicate
High neutrophils (neutrophilia) may indicate bacterial infection, inflammation, stress, burns, or chronic myeloid leukemia.
Low values may indicate
Low neutrophils (neutropenia) may indicate viral infections, chemotherapy, bone marrow disorders, or autoimmune conditions.
Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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