Neutropenia - Classification

Classification

There are three general guidelines used to classify the severity of neutropenia based on the absolute neutrophil count (ANC) measured in cells per microliter of blood:

  • Mild neutropenia (1000 ≤ ANC < 1500) — minimal risk of infection
  • Moderate neutropenia (500 ≤ ANC < 1000) — moderate risk of infection
  • Severe neutropenia (ANC < 500) — severe risk of infection.

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