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Eosinophils

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Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell that protect the body from parasites, allergens, foreign bacteria and other outside organisms. They release toxic proteins that destroy invading organisms.

Why it matters: The count helps identify either a deficiency in the immune system or an excessive inflammatory response.

Source · Cleveland Clinic — what it is, why it matters, related conditions

Reference Range
0.0 – 0.510x9/L
0
0.5LowNormalHigh
Associated Conditions
Breast cancer, which a consistently high count could relate toColorectal cancer, which a consistently high count could relate toCervical cancer, which a consistently high count could relate toHodgkin lymphoma, which a consistently high count could relate toOvarian cancer, which a consistently high count could relate toProstate cancer, which a consistently high count could relate to
Related Markers
White Blood CellsImmunoglobulin E
Common questions

What is Eosinophils?

Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell that protect the body from parasites, allergens, foreign bacteria and other outside organisms. They release toxic proteins that destroy invading organisms.

What might a high or low Eosinophils mean?

The count helps identify either a deficiency in the immune system or an excessive inflammatory response.

What is the typical reference range for Eosinophils?

The general-population reference range shown here is 0 – 0.5 10x9/L. Reference ranges describe the general population and are not a personal target — discuss your results with your physician.

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