Band neutrophil in a blood smear from an African pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris), Wright-Giemsa stain. An increase in the level of band neutrophils is called a LEFT SHIFT. ✅A left shift with neutrophilia indicates the presence of significant inflammation. ✅A left shift with neutropenia indicates severe neutrophil consumption. This is observed in extensive infections when the demand for these cells is greater than their replenishment rate. Source: Campbell T. Exotic animal hematology and cytology. – John Wiley & Sons, 2015.
Left Shift in Leukocyte Formula: Band Neutrophils
What a left shift with neutrophilia and neutropenia means. Morphology of band neutrophils in blood smear and causes of leukocyte formula changes.
