Absolute eosinophil count (AEC)

Why it is done

Allergy, worms, asthma.

Preparation

No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Allergy, parasites (common in Nepal), asthma. Low or negative may mean: Not usually a concern. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.

What it measures

Number of eosinophil white cells.

Sample type

Blood

If the result is high

Allergy, parasites (common in Nepal), asthma.

If the result is low

Not usually a concern.

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सामान्य प्रश्न

What does the Absolute eosinophil count (AEC) measure?
Number of eosinophil white cells.

Why is the Absolute eosinophil count (AEC) done?
Allergy, worms, asthma.

Do I need to fast for the Absolute eosinophil count (AEC)?
No fasting needed.

What does a high or positive Absolute eosinophil count (AEC) mean?
Allergy, parasites (common in Nepal), asthma.

What does a low or negative Absolute eosinophil count (AEC) mean?
Not usually a concern.

What is the normal range for the Absolute eosinophil count (AEC)?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.

Absolute eosinophil count (AEC) क्यों किया जाता है?
Allergy, worms, asthma.

Absolute eosinophil count (AEC) के लिए तैयारी/उपवास चाहिए?
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Allergy, parasites (common in Nepal), asthma. Low or negative may mean: Not usually a concern. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.