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Eosinophils

Eosinophil Count
EDTA whole blood ×10⁹/L

About this test

Granular WBCs important in allergic responses and parasitic infections.

Reference Ranges

Sex Age Range Notes
All ≥ 18 yrs 0.02 – 0.5 Adult

Clinical Interpretation

Low / Decreased
Eosinopaenia — corticosteroid therapy, acute infection (early).
High / Increased
Eosinophilia — allergic disease, asthma, parasitic infections, Addison's disease, eosinophilic disorders, Churg-Strauss.
Specimen
EDTA whole blood
Reporting Unit
×10⁹/L
Category
🩸 Hematology

⚠ Clinical Note
Reference ranges are indicative. Always interpret results in the context of the individual patient and local laboratory reference intervals, which may vary.