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What is the full form of ANC?


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ANC:

  1. ANC stands for absolute neutrophil counts.
  2. The percent of neutrophils in the differential WBC count is calculated by multiplying the WBC count by the percent of neutrophils in the differential WBC count.
  3. White blood cells called neutrophils are a type of white blood cell.
  4. They aid in the body's defense against infection.
  5. An ANC is a blood test is used to check for infection, inflammation, leukemia, and other diseases.
  6. The lower a person's ANC, the more likely they are to become infected.

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