Lymphocyte Depletion Kinetics Graph - Illustration
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Andrews Lymphocyte Depletion Curves

Andrew's Lymphocyte Depletion Curves
  • Classical Andrews lymphocyte depletion curves and accompanying clinical severity ranges
  • Curves 1-4 correspond roughly to the following whole-body doses:
    • Curve 1 - 3.1 Gy
    • Curve 2 - 4.4 Gy
    • Curve 3 - 5.6 Gy
    • Curve 4 - 7.1 Gy

Adapted from Goans, Ronald E., Holloway, Elizabeth C., Berger, Mary Ellen, and Ricks, Robert C. "Early Dose Assessment Following Severe Radiation Accidents," Health Physics 72(4): 1997; and Managing Radiation Emergencies - Guidance for Radiation Accident Management (REAC/TS)