There is mild anisopoikilocytosis. Occasional ovalocytes are seen. There is minimal polychromasia. White blood cells are decreased to 4,600. In the differential count segmented neutrophils predominate.
Cytoplasmic granules are prominent.
Occasional band forms and isolated metamyelocytes are noted. Lymphocytes are decreased. Those present are activated in appearance. Platelets are estimated at 130,000. Occasional large platelets are noted.