AEC Full Form in Medical term is Absolute Eosinophil Count. A blood test known as absolute eosinophil count quantifies the proportion of eosinophils among many other types of white blood cells. Certain allergic disorders, infections, as well as other medical problems activate eosinophils.
In most cases, blood is extracted from a vein inside the elbow or even the palm of the hand. A disinfectant is used to clean the area. Your healthcare provider will wrap an elastic band round the upper arm to increase blood pressure in the vein.
The next step is for the doctor to delicately place a needle into a vein. A sealed tube at the end of the needle collects the blood. You can now unwrap your free arm. When the needle is no longer needed, it can be taken out and the wound covered to prevent further bleeding.
A lancet is a sharp instrument that can be used for pricking the skin of an infant or young child. A tiny glass tube, a slide, or test strips collect the blood. After applying a bandage, the bleeding should cease.
The blood sample is spread out on microscope slide in the lab. To the sample, a stain is applied. This is what makes eosinophils appear as granules of a bright orange colour. Eosinophils are counted by the technician to see how many there are per 100 total cells. To calculate the absolute number of eosinophils, one must multiply the eosinophil percentage by the total number of white blood cells.