anc number for neutropenic precautions
Neutropenia is classified as mild, moderate, or severe, based on the ANC. Mild neutropenia is present when the ANC is 1000-1500 cells/ÂµL, moderate neutropenia is present with an ANC of 500-1000/ÂµL, and severe neutropenia refers to an ANC lower than 500 cells/ÂµL. The risk of bacterial infection is related to both the severity and duration of the neutropenia.