Eosinophil count - absolute : Normal Values & Results (Eosinophils, Absolute eosinophil count)

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Eosinophil count - absolute

Alternate Names : Eosinophils, Absolute eosinophil count

Normal Values

Less than 350 cells per microliter (cells/mcL).

Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.

What do Abnormal Results Mean?

High numbers of eosinophils (eosinophilia) are usually associated with allergic diseases and infections from parasites such as worms. A high eosinophil count may be due to:

A lower-than-normal eosinophil count may be due to:

Alcohol intoxication
Over production of certain steroids in the body (such as cortisol)

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Review Date : 1/12/2009
Reviewed By : Todd Gersten, M.D., Hematology/Oncology, Palm Beach Cancer Institute, West Palm Beach, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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