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Eosinophils %%
Eosinophils are white blood cells that rise with allergies and some parasitic infections. This is their share of all white cells.
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What Eosinophils % measures
Eosinophils are white blood cells that rise with allergies and some parasitic infections. This is their share of all white cells.
If your Eosinophils % is low
A low share of eosinophils is typical and rarely notable.
Commonly associated with
- Stress or corticosteroids
If your Eosinophils % is high
A higher share of eosinophils is commonly associated with allergies, asthma, eczema, some medications and parasitic infections.
Commonly associated with
- Allergic conditions
- Asthma or eczema
- Medication reactions
- Parasitic infections
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Adults | 0 – 5 % |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
The share of eosinophils among your white cells is typical.
Also listed as
Eos, Eosinophils, Eos %
Related tests
This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.