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| Code | TH H2.00.04.3.04011 |
A band cell (also called band neutrophil or stab cell) is a cell undergoing granulopoiesis, derived from a metamyelocyte, and leading to a mature granulocyte.
It is characterized by having a nucleus which is curved, but not lobar.[1]
Often the term "band cell" implies a neutrophilic lineage. However, the term is not used only with neutrophils.[2]
A count of band neutrophils is used to measure inflammation. An excess is called bandemia.
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