Bandemia: Difference between revisions
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Revision as of 22:34, 6 October 2021
Background
- Bandemia refers to an excess of immature neutrophil precursor cells (band cells)
Clinical Features
- Generally defined as > 6% band cells on a CBC w/ diff
Differential Diagnosis
- Bandemia typically indicates a serious underlying inflammatory or infectious process