A Technologist Is Scanning a Blood Smear and Notices That

question 10

Multiple Choice

A technologist is scanning a blood smear and notices that many of the neutrophils have more than six lobes.Which of the following would be consistent with that finding?

• A)A decreased vitamin B₁₂ level
• B)An increased serum iron level
• C)A positive DAT result
• D)Decreased serum iron

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