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CD4 Count Report - 22 July 2026
Your CD4 Count: 600 cells/µL
Normal Range
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Normal CD4 count | 600 - 1500 cells/µL |
| Your result | 600 cells/µL |
| Status | At the lower end of normal |
Source: The Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics states: "CD4 cell count (normal range, 600-1500 cells/µL) and CD4 percentage."
What Your CD4 Count of 600 Means Clinically
Interpretation by CD4 Threshold
| CD4 Count (cells/µL) | Clinical Meaning |
|---|---|
| >500 | Normal immune function; low risk of opportunistic infections |
| 200-500 | Mild-moderate immunosuppression; some HIV-related conditions possible |
| 200-350 | Moderate immune deficiency; increased infection risk |
| <200 | Severe immunodeficiency (AIDS-defining threshold); prophylaxis required |
| <50 | Profound immunodeficiency; very high risk of MAC, CMV, cryptococcosis |
Your value of 600 cells/µL sits at the lower boundary of normal, meaning:
- Immune function is essentially preserved - your risk of opportunistic infections is low at this level
- No prophylaxis required - prophylactic antibiotics for opportunistic infections are only needed when CD4 drops below 200 cells/µL
- ART (antiretroviral therapy) should still be started - current guidelines recommend initiating ART for ALL HIV-positive persons regardless of CD4 count, because early treatment preserves immune function and prevents progression
CD4 Count and HIV Disease Staging
The CD4 count is the core of HIV immune staging. Here is how it maps to disease progression:
- Primary/acute HIV infection: CD4 initially drops sharply, then partially recovers, often into the normal range (as yours is now)
- Chronic HIV (asymptomatic phase): CD4 slowly declines over months to years without ART
- AIDS is defined when CD4 falls below 200 cells/µL OR when certain AIDS-defining illnesses occur
A count of 600 cells/µL likely reflects either:
- A healthy individual being routinely tested
- An HIV-positive person with well-controlled disease on ART (CD4 rise of 100-150 cells/µL is expected after starting ART)
- Early/acute HIV infection with partial immune recovery
Key Clinical Actions at This CD4 Level
| Action | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Start ART | YES - treat all HIV-positive persons regardless of CD4 |
| PCP prophylaxis (Cotrimoxazole) | NOT needed (only if CD4 <200) |
| MAC prophylaxis (Azithromycin) | NOT needed (only if CD4 <50) |
| Vaccine response | GOOD - antibody response to vaccines is better with higher CD4 counts |
| TB screening | Recommended for all HIV-positive persons |
| Monitor CD4 | Repeat every 3-6 months to track trend |
Summary
Your CD4 count of 600 cells/µL is at the lower boundary of the normal range (600-1500 cells/µL). This is reassuring - it indicates adequate immune function with no immediate risk of opportunistic infections. However, if this is in the context of HIV infection, antiretroviral therapy should be started promptly regardless of this number to prevent future immune decline.
Clinical data sourced from: The Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics and Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 22E (2025).
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