Eosinophils (Absolute)
- Sample Type
- Standard
- Fasting
- No
- Unit
- x10^3/µL
This component measures the total number of eosinophils per microliter of blood. Within a differential count, it is used to investigate allergic diseases, monitor the severity of asthma, or screen for parasitic infestations. It is a critical metric for diagnosing Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES). The count is more reliable than the differential percentage because it is not affected by fluctuations in other white cell types (like neutrophils).
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Why Context Matters
Spurious results can occur due to platelet clumping or certain automated cell counter errors. Clinical correlation is required if the patient is asymptomatic despite high levels.
Lab ranges are statistical averages, not biological laws. "Normal" for a 20-year-old male isn't normal for a 60-year-old female.
Clinical References
Source-of-truth databases and clinical guidelines for Eosinophils (Absolute):
Official Sources
- Giardiasis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelfncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Research & Guidelines
- PubMed: Eosinophils (Absolute) Clinical GuidelinesNCBI / PubMed
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