An examination in which the different kinds of white blood cells are counted and reported as percentages of the total examined or absolute (actual number) is called
a. reticulocyte.
b. ABO system.
c. mean cell volume (MCV).
d. differential.
D
A differential white blood cell count is an examination in which the different kinds of WBCs are counted and reported as percentages of the total examined.
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