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Lymphocytes (LYMPH %) and ALC Calculator
The Lymphocyte Percentage (LYMPH %) indicates the proportion of lymphocytes relative to the total white blood cell (WBC) count. While the percentage itself is a simple conversion, its importance lies in calculating the Absolute Lymphocyte Count (ALC), which is the true measure of immune strength used clinically.
ALC Calculation Formula: ALC = WBC (× 109/L) × LYMPH fraction
Input: Lymphocyte Percentage
Core ValuePercentage of total WBCs.
Calculate Absolute Count (ALC)
Clinical Context
Clinical Importance: Lymphocyte percentage (LYMPH %) is used primarily for differential interpretation. For prognostic and diagnostic purposes (e.g., monitoring chemotherapy effects or diagnosing HIV/AIDS), the Absolute Lymphocyte Count (ALC) is mandatory.
Typical Ranges:
• Normal ALC: 1.0 – 4.8 × 109 / L
• Lymphopenia (Severe): < 0.5 × 109 / L
Clinical References
How to Use This Calculator
Use the percentage from your blood test along with the total WBC count.
Input Percent & WBC
Enter the Lymphocyte Percentage (e.g., 35) and the Total WBC count (e.g., 5.0) from your Complete Blood Count (CBC).
Calculate ALC
The calculator instantly determines the Absolute Lymphocyte Count in the clinical standard unit (× 109 / L or × 103 / µL).
Unit Equivalence
Note that 1 × 109 / L is numerically identical to 1 × 103 / µL.
