Eosinophils; Absolute eosinophil count

Less than 350 cells per microliter (cells/mcL).

Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.

High numbers of eosinophils (eosinophilia) are usually associated with allergic diseases and infections from parasites such as worms. A high eosinophil count may be due to:

• Asthma
• Autoimmune diseases
• Eczema
• Hay fever
• Leukemia

A lower-than-normal eosinophil count may be due to:

• Alcohol intoxication
• Over production of certain steroids in the body (such as cortisol)

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Review Date: 01/24/2011
Reviewed By: Todd Gersten, M.D., Hematology/Oncology, Palm Beach Cancer Institute, West Palm Beach, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)