Neutrophil ‘left shift’ is an expression used to indicate an abnormal increase in immature neutrophils in the circulation. 1, 2, 3 One method of quantifying the ‘left shift’, particularly ...

This situation can arise when a neonate has a CBC, which is found to be abnormal in a manner suggesting infection, such as neutrophilia, neutropenia or a leukocyte left shift. 8, 9, 10, 11 ...