Take proactive steps toward understanding your immune and allergy health with the Absolute Eosinophil Count test at Scan4Health. This quick, reliable blood test measures the exact number of eosinophils—a specialized type of white blood cell—in your bloodstream. By identifying abnormal levels, the AEC test is an invaluable tool for early detection and monitoring of allergies, asthma, parasitic infections, and specific immune or blood disorders. Our team uses state-of-the-art analyzers and a patient-first approach, ensuring you receive accurate results and supportive care from start to finish.

• Fasting: For most individuals, fasting is not necessary; eat and drink as usual unless your doctor instructs otherwise.
• Medication Guidance: Please make a complete list of all the medicines, vitamins, and supplements you take. This is especially important if you use corticosteroids, antibiotics, or immunosuppressants, since these can affect your test results.
• Recent Symptoms: Let your physician know about any recent infections, allergic reactions, or flare-ups of chronic conditions, as these may affect your eosinophil count.
• Procedure Comfort: Dress to allow easy access to your inner elbow or arm, where the blood sample will typically be drawn.
• No Special Restrictions: Continue daily activities normally before the test unless specifically instructed otherwise.

The Absolute Eosinophil Count is a straightforward yet highly significant blood test that quantifies the number of eosinophils per microliter of blood. Eosinophils play a key role in the body’s defense against certain infections—particularly parasites—while also being integral to allergic reactions and some inflammatory conditions. Doctors may recommend this test when you show symptoms such as a persistent cough, breathing difficulties, unexplained rashes, chronic itching, unexplained abdominal pain, or fevers that may relate to immune or allergic processes. The procedure involves drawing a small blood sample, usually from a vein in the arm. After cleaning the skin with an antiseptic, a trained technician inserts a sterile needle and collects the sample quickly and painlessly. The blood is then analyzed in the lab using automated counters and special stains to determine your absolute eosinophil count. This result provides a snapshot of your immune response that can be used to diagnose, monitor, or rule out a wide variety of health conditions. Elevated eosinophil counts, a condition called eosinophilia, can result from allergies (such as hay fever, eczema, or asthma), parasitic infections, autoimmune diseases, or, rarely, certain blood cancers. A lower-than-normal count may point to stress responses, Cushing’s syndrome, or bone marrow issues, though this is less common. Your doctor will interpret the findings in context with your symptoms, history, and any other laboratory results.

Choose Scan4Health for a seamless experience, quick reporting, and trusted guidance. Book your Absolute Eosinophil Count test today and gain the clarity you need on your immune and allergy health.