A Patient Has a WBC Count of > 50 X

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient has a WBC count of > 50 x 10⁹/L with many circulating leukocyte precursors and a normal RBC count.What can be concluded from these findings?

• A)The patient has CML.
• B)The patient is having a leukemoid reaction.
• C)The patient has reactive chronic neutrophilia.
• D)There is not enough information to draw an accurate conclusion.