Band cell

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.
The term "band cell" implies a granulocytic lineage (e.g. neutrophils).
Amount
A count of band neutrophils is used to measure inflammation.
Blood reference ranges for neutrophilic band cells in adults are 3 to 5% of white blood cells, or up to 0.7 x109/L.
An excess is called bandemia.
See also

Pluripotential hemopoietic stem cell

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References
External links

band+cell at eMedicine Dictionary
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