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what the risks are basophil, close-up, formed elements of blood, differential, white blood cell differential count, blood differential test measures the relative numbers of white blood cells, wbcs, blood, includes information, abnormal cell structure, presence of immature cells, cbc, peripheral smear, eosinophil count, absolute, blood, drawn, a vein on the inside, the elbow, the hand, puncture site is cleaned, antiseptic, an elastic band, around the upper arm to apply pressure, restrict blood flow, the vein, veins below the band to fill, blood, a needle is inserted, vein, blood is collected in an airtight vial, a syringe, band is removed, restore circulation, once the blood has been collected, needle is removed, puncture site is covered to stop any bleeding, infants, young children, area is cleansed, antiseptic, punctured, a sharp needle, a lancet, blood collected, pipette, small glass tube, on a slide, onto a test strip, into a small container, cotton, a bandage applied, puncture site, any continued bleeding, specimen is collected, adult, child, a drop of blood, on a glass slide, a smear is made, stained to differentiate the various types of wbcs, manual differential, cells, counted by a technician, hematologist, pathologist rather than a computer, no special preparation is necessary, adults, infants, young children, test depends on child's age, prepare child, infant test, procedure preparation, birth to 1 year, toddler test, procedure preparation, 1 to 3 years, preschooler test, procedure preparation, 3 to 6 years, schoolage test, procedure preparation, 6 to 12 years, adolescent test, procedure preparation, 12 to 18 years, the needle is inserted to draw blood, feel moderate pain, others feel only a prick, stinging sensation, some throbbing, differential count, help detect infection, anemia, leukemia, to follow the progress of treatment, various types of wbcs, leukocytes, appear, in the blood, differential determines the relative percentages, the different types of cells, in the blood, notes any abnormal appearance, the cells, presence of any abnormal immature cells, neutrophils, mainly phagocytic cells, engulf, destroy invading organisms, release some enzymes, substances that affect the function, cells, cytokines, b lymphocytes, b cells, synthesize, secrete antibodies, t lymphocytes, t cells, one type of t cell, a helper cell, secretes proteins that increase b cell function, functions of cytotoxic t lymphocytes, cytotoxic t lymphocytes recognize, destroy virus-infected, abnormal cells, monocytes recognize a variety of microorganisms, gram-negative bacteria, activated monocytes turn into macrophages, engulf, destroy microorganisms, secrete a variety of cytokines that modulate the activity of other leukocytes, eosinophils, basophils release substances that cause vasoconstriction, smooth muscle contraction, an increased permeability of small blood vessels, eosinophils, stimulated by parasites, bacteria, basophils, stimulated by allergens, neutrophils, 40% to 60%, lymphocytes, 20% to 40%, monocytes, 2% to 8%, eosinophils, 1% to 4%, basophils, 0.5% to 1%, band, 0% to 3%, any infection, acute stress results in increased production of wbcs, entails an increased numbers of cells, an increase, in the percent of immature cells, mainly band cells, blood, high wbc counts, an inflammatory, immune response, result from other conditions leukemia, important to realize that an abnormal increase in one type of leukocyte, produce an apparent decrease, in the percentage of other types, an increased percentage of neutrophils, acute infection, eclampsia, gout, myelocytic leukemia, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic fever, acute stress, thyroiditis, trauma, a decreased percentage of neutrophils, aplastic anemia, chemotherapy, influenza, overwhelming bacterial infection, radiation therapy, an increased percentage of lymphocytes, lymphocytosis, chronic bacterial infection, infectious hepatitis, infectious mononucleosis, lymphocytic leukemia, multiple myeloma, viral infection, infectious mononucleosis, mumps, measles, recovery, a bacterial infection, a decreased percentage of lymphocytes, chemotherapy, hiv infection, leukemia, radiation therapy, sepsis, an increased percentage of monocytes, chronic inflammatory disease, parasitic infection, tuberculosis, viral infection, infectious mononucleosis, mumps, measles, an increased percentage of eosinophils, allergic reaction, parasitic infection, hodgkin's disease, a decreased percentage of basophils, indicate an acute allergic reaction, test performed under many other conditions, excessive bleeding, fainting, feeling light-headed, hematoma, blood accumulating under the skin, infection, a slight risk, the skin is broken, multiple punctures to locate veins, veins, arteries vary in size, obtaining a blood sample.