countneutrophils
Countneutrophils, or neutrophil count, refers to the number of neutrophils in peripheral blood. Neutrophils are the most abundant white blood cells and form a first line of defense in the innate immune system, helping to contain and eliminate bacterial and fungal infections.
In clinical practice the neutrophil count is usually reported as an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) or as
Abnormal values have specific clinical implications. Neutropenia is an ANC below the normal range, commonly classified
The ANC is used to assess infection risk, monitor patients undergoing chemotherapy, and guide clinical decisions.