White Blood Cell Disorders and Platelets:: 1. Leukemoid Reaction vs Toxic Changes

Question

The neutrophils illustrated in this photograph are representative of those seen in the smear. The total WBC was 28,500 cells/cumm. The appropriate report to be issued following a morphology consultation would be:

Please select the single best answer

Leukemoid reaction
Chronic granulocytic leukemia
Toxic left shift
Chediak-Higashi anomaly

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