🧬 Absolute Eosinophil Count (AEC)
UseWhen to use: eosinophilia grading when CBC gives percent only.
Strata≥0.5 / ≥1.5 / ≥5 teaching bands for eosinophilia severity cues.
LimitsWhen not to use: prefer instrument absolute count if reported. · Pitfall: WBC units (×10⁹ vs /µL). · Not a standalone diagnosis.
SourceStandard AEC arithmetic
This-shift next steps
After scoring: open the scene pack, peer scores, and the matching pathway. Local reference — no HIS write.
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Methodology · worked example, guidelines & full notes
WBC×eos%.
When to use
When to use: eosinophilia grading when CBC gives percent only.
How it works
AEC = WBC × (eos% / 100).
Key points
- WBC×eos%.
- Band cues.
- Next: allergy/parasite/drug review.
References
- Standard AEC arithmetic
Worked calculation
The values below come from this tool's own example placeholders and are computed server-side with the formula shown on this page, so the arithmetic can be checked quickly. It demonstrates how to substitute values only — it is not clinical advice and not a real case.
| WBC | 8.0 ×10⁹/L |
|---|---|
| Eosinophils | 6 % |
→AEC0.48×10⁹/L
- Cue：<0.5 — nearer usual reference band (lab-specific)
Verification & sources · governance
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Does Absolute Eosinophil Count (AEC) upload patient data? Where is it calculated?
- Calculation runs locally in the browser; inputs and results are not uploaded. For licensed clinicians only; interpret with history, investigations and local protocols — not a diagnosis or prescription.
- How is Absolute Eosinophil Count (AEC) calculated in practice? Can you show a worked example?
- Inputs: WBC 8.0 ×10⁹/L, Eosinophils 6 % → Result: AEC 0.48 ×10⁹/L（Cue: <0.5 — nearer usual reference band (lab-specific)）