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Absolute Eosinophil Count
Absolute Eosinophil Count Overview
Eosiniphils are white blood cells that play an important role in the immune system. High eosinophil levels can be a sign of allergies, parasites, or autoimmune conditions. They fight off harmful invaders and play a role in inflammatory responses that improve overall immune function.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolute eosinophil count (AEC) measures the number of eosinophils in a microliter of blood. Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell involved in the body's immune response, particularly in combating parasitic infections and allergic reactions. An elevated absolute eosinophil count may indicate conditions such as allergies, asthma, parasitic infections, or certain inflammatory disorders.
Absolute Eosinophil Count (AEC) is performed to diagnose allergic conditions, evaluate asthma severity and treatment response, identify parasitic infections, monitor diseases like eosinophilic esophagitis, and assess autoimmune disorders and certain cancers.
Absolute Eosinophil Count (AEC) is recommended for individuals with symptoms suggestive of allergic conditions, asthma, parasitic infections, autoimmune diseases, or certain cancers. It is ordered by healthcare providers to aid in diagnosis, treatment planning, and disease monitoring.
Abnormal Absolute Eosinophil Count results prompt further investigation tailored to the suspected condition. This may involve allergy testing, imaging, parasitic infection screens, or specialist consultations to determine the underlying cause and guide appropriate treatment strategies.
During an Absolute Eosinophil Count (AEC), a blood sample is typically drawn from a vein in the arm. The procedure is similar to other blood tests and involves minimal discomfort. Results are usually available within a few days.
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