Bands/Stabs. Early in the response to infection, immature forms of neutrophils will be seen. These are call Stab or Band cells. The presence of these immature cells is called a shift to the left and can be the earliest sign of a WBC response, even before the WBC becomes elevated.
urine culture and sensitivity (C&S), a microscopic study of the urine culture performed to determine the presence of pathogenic bacteria in patients with suspected urinary tract infection.rine culture and sensitivity (C&S), a microscopic study of the urine culture performed to determine the presence of pathogenic bacteria in patients with suspected urinary tract infection.
the state or quality of being sensitive; sensitiveness. Physiology. the ability of an organism or part of an organism to react to stimuli; irritability. degree of susceptibility to stimulation.