An Instrument Printout Reports a WBC Count of 18 ×

question 29

Multiple Choice

An instrument printout reports a WBC count of 18 × 10⁹/L. The technologist notes 44 nucleated red blood cells. What is the corrected WBC count?

• A) 18.4 × 10⁹/L
• B) 15.8 × 10⁹/L
• C) 8.3 × 10⁹L
• D) 12.5 × 10⁹/L

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