A Specimen Has a Total White Blood Count of 10,000

question 43

Short Answer

A specimen has a total white blood count of 10,000 cells/uL of which 35% are lymphocytes. Flow cytometry analysis revealed that 50% of the lymphocytes are CD4+, so the absolute CD4 count is ________cells/uL.

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Definitions:

Translucent Mass

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Vesicle

A small fluid-filled blister on the skin or within the body, often part of cellular transport mechanisms or as a reaction to injury or disease.

Nodule

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Eye Assessment

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