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ANC Calculator (Absolute Neutrophil Count)

ANC from the white cell count and neutrophil and band percentages, with the neutropenia grade

Updated: 27 October 20261 min read2 references

Absolute neutrophil count equals white cells multiplied by the sum of segmented neutrophils and bands, divided by 100.

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An aid for clinicians; it does not replace clinical judgement, local protocols or the drug label. Double-check every result before prescribing.

Definitions

  • Neutropenia: ANC below 500/µL, or below 1000/µL and expected to fall below 500/µL within 48 hours [1]. “Profound neutropenia” means below 100/µL [1].
  • Fever: a single oral temperature of 38.3 °C or higher, or 38.0 °C or higher sustained for one hour [1].
Febrile neutropenia is an emergency

Blood cultures (two sets, one from the catheter), baseline tests and broad-spectrum antibiotics within one hour of arrival [1]. Estimate the risk of complications with the MASCC score and, in clinically stable solid-tumour patients, with CISNE to decide on outpatient treatment [2].

Common questions

Should bands be included?

Yes: ANC = white cell count × (segmented neutrophils % + bands %) ÷ 100. Many laboratories report the ANC directly.

References

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    Clinical practice guideline for the use of antimicrobial agents in neutropenic patients with cancer: 2010 update by the infectious diseases society of americaFreifeld AG, Bow EJ, Sepkowitz KA, et al · Clin Infect Dis · 2011;52:e56-93
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    Outpatient Management of Fever and Neutropenia in Adults Treated for Malignancy: American Society of Clinical Oncology and Infectious Diseases Society of America Clinical Practice Guideline UpdateTaplitz RA, Kennedy EB, Bow EJ, et al · J Clin Oncol · 2018;36:1443-1453
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27 October 2026 MASCC Score for Febrile Neutropenia MASCC risk index calculator for febrile neutropenia and the criteria for oral outpatient treatment per the ASCO/IDSA guideline. 27 October 2026 CISNE Score in Clinically Stable Febrile Neutropenia CISNE score calculator for clinically stable solid-tumour patients with febrile neutropenia, to select candidates for outpatient treatment. 27 October 2026 G-CSF Prophylaxis: Is It Needed? Decision aid for prophylactic G-CSF (filgrastim, pegfilgrastim) based on the febrile neutropenia risk of the regimen and patient risk factors, following ASCO and EORTC.