Utility of the peripheral smear and laboratory studies in the ...
Utility of the peripheral smear and laboratory studies in the ...
Utility of the peripheral smear and laboratory studies in the ...
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Morphologic F<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs on<br />
Peripheral Smear<br />
Relative predom<strong>in</strong>ance <strong>of</strong> granulocytes at birth<br />
<br />
<br />
Leukocytosis peaks <strong>in</strong> first 12 hours – mostly<br />
granulocytes & some b<strong>and</strong>s<br />
Comes back down by 48 hours after birth<br />
Preemies may have more left shift, may last<br />
longer<br />
Gradual switch to lymphocyte predom<strong>in</strong>ance<br />
<br />
Usually spectrum <strong>of</strong> matur<strong>in</strong>g lymphocytes<br />
(hematogones)