absolute phagocyte count


absolute phagocyte count

Abbreviation: APC
The number of phagocytes (neutrophils and monocytes-macrophages) in a cubic millimeter of blood. The APC is the sum of the neutrophils (segs and bands), monocytes, and macrophages times one hundredth (1/100) of the white blood cell count. See: absolute neutrophil count; blood countSee also: count