In reviewing a client's laboratory report of white blood cell count with differential, all of the following results are listed. Which laboratory finding indicates a "left shift"?
A. The total white blood cell count is 9000/mm3.
B. The lymphocytes outnumber the basophils.
C. The "bands" outnumber the "segs."
D. The monocyte count is 1800/mm3.
C
Normally, the mature segmented neutrophils ("segs") are the major population of circulating leukocytes, constituting 55% to 70% of the total white blood count. Less than 3% to 5% of the circulating white blood cells should be the less mature "band" neutrophils. A left shift occurs when the bone marrow releases more immature neutrophils than mature neutrophils.
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