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Absolute Band Neutrophils test
The absolute number of immature (band) neutrophils in your blood, which can be an early sign the body is mobilizing to fight an infection. Included with every panel.
At a glance
In about 5 days
Most results are ready in about 5 days. Some specialty markers can take up to 21 days.
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This marker has no preparation tag, but it can still need preparation. Contact us before your draw if you’re not sure.
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What it measures
Counts band cells, which are young neutrophils, the white blood cells that fight bacteria. Your body can send out more of them early in an infection.
Why it matters for women
Bacterial infections can raise this count, and women get urinary tract infections far more frequently than men. A simple bladder infection may not change it, but one that spreads to the kidneys can. White cell counts can also rise naturally in pregnancy and right after giving birth.
You might check it if…
- you’re running a fever or fighting an infection
- you’ve had a urinary infection with fever or back pain
- a past blood count showed a high white cell count
What your result may mean
High Absolute Band Neutrophils: what it may mean
A high absolute band count may point to an active bacterial infection or significant inflammation. Bands are young neutrophils, and the bone marrow can release them early when the body needs more infection fighters, a pattern called a left shift. It can happen with pneumonia, a kidney infection or a serious illness anywhere in the body. White cell counts can also rise naturally in pregnancy and right after giving birth. Some people may notice fever, chills or feeling very unwell, though the number alone can't say where an infection is.
Low Absolute Band Neutrophils: what it may mean
A low absolute band count can be normal, and it may not be a concern. Healthy blood may hold very few of these young neutrophils, because most can stay in the bone marrow until they mature. A low count may simply fit a body that isn't fighting a major infection right now, though it can't rule one out, especially early on. Labs can also differ in how they tell bands from mature neutrophils, so a clinician may look at your total white blood cell count too.
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