What this calculator does
Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) works out total mature and immature neutrophils in circulation, used to gauge infection risk. Enter your own figures above and the answer updates as you type: nothing is fixed in the code, so the result reflects exactly the numbers you supply.
The formula this calculator evaluates is printed under the tool and explained below, so you can check the working by hand or reuse it in a spreadsheet.
The formula
The inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| White blood cell count (cells/µL) | A number, measured in cells/µL. Starts at 7000. |
| Segmented neutrophils (%) | A number, measured in %. Starts at 55. |
| Band neutrophils (%) | A number, measured in %. Starts at 3. |
Worked examples
Every figure in the tables below is produced by this page’s own calculator at build time, so the numbers and the tool always agree. Select any row to load that scenario.
How the answer changes with white blood cell count
Every other input is held at the calculator’s starting values while white blood cell count varies. Select any row to load that scenario into the calculator.
| White blood cell count (cells/µL) | ANC | Reading | Typical adult range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,500 | 2,030 cells/µL | Within the typical adult range | 1,500 - 8,000 cells/µL |
| 5,250 | 3,045 cells/µL | Within the typical adult range | 1,500 - 8,000 cells/µL |
| 7,000 | 4,060 cells/µL | Within the typical adult range | 1,500 - 8,000 cells/µL |
| 10,500 | 6,090 cells/µL | Within the typical adult range | 1,500 - 8,000 cells/µL |
| 14,000 | 8,120 cells/µL | Within the typical adult range | 1,500 - 8,000 cells/µL |
| 21,000 | 12,180 cells/µL | Within the typical adult range | 1,500 - 8,000 cells/µL |