Private Neutrophil blood test
Neutrophils are the primary type of white blood cell. Neutrophils are responsible for triggering immune system response in humans. There are 5 types of white blood cells, but the larger percentage of cells are categorised as neutrophils and amount for 55 to 70% of the white blood cells. The white blood cells, also known as leukocytes, play an important role in the immune system.
Our immune system comprises organs, tissues and cells. Your immune system gets triggered when you are ill or have a minor injury due to the presence of a foreign body called an antigen.
Antigens may include:
Your white blood cells are responsible for fighting antigens by detecting the source of infection or inflammation with the produced chemicals. Neutrophils are very important in the body cause they function differently from the other types of white blood cells, as they can move freely through your vein walls without confinement and attack any antigen in your body.
BOOK AN APPOINTMENTKnowing your absolute neutrophil count can give your healthcare provider insight into your health. This test is included in a complete blood count test. A complete blood count test is carried out to measure the number of cells in your blood.
Your healthcare provider may recommend an absolute neutrophil count test to:
If you have an abnormal test result, your healthcare practitioner may order repeated tests a couple of times within the next couple of weeks. This is to monitor the changes in neutrophil count.
A neutrophil test is carried out using a small blood sample collected from the vein in your arm. The collected blood sample is then sent to our well-equipped laboratory for analysis.
Certain medical conditions may affect your test results. Kindly inform your healthcare provider if you have any of the following:
Once your results are received from our lab technicians, we will send them to you via mail, phone conversation, or a follow-up appointment. The results may vary from lab to lab based on the following factors:
| Test | Average cell count | Average differential range | Low levels (leukopenia and neutropenia) | Elevated levels (leucocytosis and neutrophilia) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Neutrophil (ANC) |
1.5 to 8.0 neutrophils per mcL (1500 to 8000) |
45 to 75% of total WBC |
Mild (1000 -1500 neutrophils per mcL) Average (500 to 1000 neutrophils per mcL) Severe (<500 neutrophils per mcL) |
> 8000 neutrophils per mcL |
White blood cell count (WBC) |
4.3 to 10.0 WBC per mcL (4300 to 10000) |
1% of total blood volume |
<4000 WBC per mcL |
>12000 WBC per mcL |
Your test result may show neutrophilia, an elevated neutrophil level in your blood. This is commonly caused by an infection and may be a sign of an underlying condition. Neutrophilia can be caused by the following:
Low neutrophil levels, also called neutropenia, occur when you take certain medications but may also be an indicator of an underlying illness. These may include:
If you are in London and want a clinic that prioritises your health and guarantees reliable and accurate diagnostic services, book an appointment with Health Screening Clinic. We pride ourselves on providing private, professional, and reliable neutrophil blood tests. Call us today to book an appointment.