Hematological analysis was performed on a 10-day-old baby who appeared to have difficulty breathing and had a temperature of 101.2°F. The WBC was 29.8 × 10⁹/L. This finding represents a(n):

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An absolute leukocytosis refers to an increase in the total number of leukocytes, and a WBC count of 29.8 × 10^9/L is significantly higher than the normal range for infants, indicating an abnormal increase in leukocytes. This could be due to an infection or inflammation.

Hematological Analysis Was Performed on a 10-Day-Old Baby Who Appeared