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The last time you visited your doctor for an illness, he or she might have ordered a CBC test to help determine the diagnosis. CBC stands for complete blood count, but what does that mean? And what do all those numbers on the result sheet mean? Find out by taking this quiz, based on information from the National Institutes of Health.
7. What is severe neutropenia?
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Neutrophils are the first line of defense to fight infections. A normal neutrophil count ranges from 2,500 to 6,000. If your ANC drops to less than 500, you are at serious risk for infection, and this condition is called severe neutropenia. Moderate neutropenia is an ANC between 500 and 1,000, and mild neutropenia is defined as an ANC between 1,000 and 1,500. The risk of infection begins to increase with moderate neutropenia. If you have neutropenia, you need to closely monitor your health and call your health care provider at the first sign of illness. Symptoms to watch for include fever, chills, excessive sweating, and frequent urination.
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