Calculate M.D.'s absolute neutrophil count (ANC) and describe its significance
What will be an ideal response?
To calculate an ANC, the formula is as follows:
ANC= WBCs % Segmentedneutrophils+%Bands
ANC=1200 30/100+4/10
×( )
( 0 = ) 408/mm3
Because the ANC is less than 500/mm3, M.D. is at a severe risk of infection. Depending on the
patient's clinical situation, chemotherapy might also be stopped until the ANC count is higher.
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