The nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results of a child who is receiving chemotherapy. To calculate the child's absolute neutrophil count, in addition to the total number of white blood cells, which results would the nurse use? Select all answers that apply.

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The absolute neutrophil count (ANC) is calculated using the total number of white blood cells and the percentage of neutrophils, which includes both bands (immature neutrophils) and segs (segmented, mature neutrophils). Eosinophils and basophils are not used in this calculation.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Laboratory Test Results of a Child