The neutrophils illustrated in this image are representative of those seen in a female patient's peripheral blood smear. The total WBC was 28.5 X 109/L (reference interval = 4.0 - 11.0). Which of the following BEST describes the condition associated with this WBC count and the white blood cells that are present in the image?

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The neutrophils illustrated in this image are representative of those seen in a female patient's peripheral blood smear. The total WBC was 28.5 X 109/L (reference interval = 4.0 - 11.0). Which of the following BEST describes the condition associated with this WBC count and the white blood cells that are present in the image?

Please select the single best answer