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My blood test report says neutrophils show a left shift and toxic changes. rouleaux present. this is suggestive of infection/inflammation. microcytic, hypochromic rbc picture. what should i do ?

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A member asked:

My blood test report says neutrophils show a left shift and toxic changes. rouleaux present. this is suggestive of infection/inflammation. microcytic, hypochromic rbc picture. what should i do ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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