A Technologist Is Reviewing a CBC on a New Admission

question 33

Multiple Choice

A technologist is reviewing a CBC on a new admission.The patient has a WBC count of 5 x 10³/µL with 32% blasts present.From what is the patient most likely suffering?

• A)AL
• B)MDS
• C)MPD
• D)CLL

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