An Adult Has a Total White Count of 4

question 12

Multiple Choice

An adult has a total white count of 4.0  10⁹/L.The differential count is as follows:
Segmented neutrophils 25%
Lymphocytes 65%
Bands 5%
Monocytes 5%
If the normal values for absolute lymphocyte count are 1.2 to 3.4  10⁹/L, which of the following is true?

• A) The absolute number of lymphocytes is low.
• B) There is an absolute lymphocytosis.
• C) There is a relative lymphocytosis.
• D) There is an absolute and a relative lymphocytosis.

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