neutrophils (raised)
Last edited 10/2019
Neutrophils > 7.5 x 10^9/l may be caused by:
- bacterial infection
- surgery
- burns
- trauma
- haemorrhage
- infarction
- inflammation
- polymyalgia
- myeloproliferative disorders
- leukaemias
- polyarteritis nodosa
- drugs e.g. steroids
A suggested management of raised neutrophils in adults is (1):
Reference:
- NHS Camden CCG. Abnormal FBC guidance - for adults (Accessed 30/10/19)