What is a "shift to the left" in a CBC?

A high number of young, immature white blood cells is present. This means that there is an infection or inflammation present and the bone marrow is producing more WBCs and releasing them into the blood before they are fully mature.

Related Questions

• What are the components of a basic urinalysis?
• Which types of Focal seizures exist?
• What are the laboratory test to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis?
• Aminophylline 500 mg is added to a 500 mL bag of IV fluid, to be administered over 12 hours. How much of the medication will infuse in 1 hour?
• What is the client teaching for ampicillin sodium (Marcillin, Omnipen, Principen, Polycillin, Totacillin)?