Bands, in the context of a Complete Blood Count (CBC), are also known as stabs.
According to the provided reference, less mature neutrophils that have recently been released from the bone marrow into the bloodstream are referred to as "bands" or "stabs." Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell crucial for fighting infection. The presence of a high number of bands (or stabs) can indicate that the body is producing more neutrophils to combat an infection or inflammation.
