Eosinophils %
Eosinophils are white blood cells that fight parasitic infections and cause allergic reactions. In a complete blood count with differential, each white blood cell type may be shown either as an absolute number of cells or as a percentage of all white blood cells.
Why it matters: A complete blood count is used as part of a routine health exam, to investigate unexplained symptoms such as fever, unintended weight loss, night sweats, bruising, bleeding or fatigue, to monitor an ongoing health condition such as cancer or chronic kidney disease, to monitor how well treatment is working or how a medicine is affecting the body, and to monitor health during pregnancy.
Source · Cleveland Clinic — what it is, why it matters
What is Eosinophils %?
Eosinophils are white blood cells that fight parasitic infections and cause allergic reactions. In a complete blood count with differential, each white blood cell type may be shown either as an absolute number of cells or as a percentage of all white blood cells.
What might a high or low Eosinophils % mean?
A complete blood count is used as part of a routine health exam, to investigate unexplained symptoms such as fever, unintended weight loss, night sweats, bruising, bleeding or fatigue, to monitor an ongoing health condition such as cancer or chronic kidney disease, to monitor how well treatment is working or how a medicine is affecting the body, and to monitor health during pregnancy.
What is the typical reference range for Eosinophils %?
The general-population reference range shown here is 0.3 – 5.4 %. Reference ranges describe the general population and are not a personal target — discuss your results with your physician.
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