When trying to diagnose an infection that alters the percentages of leukocyte types found in the blood, it is useful for clinicians to perform a

A. red blood cell differential count.
B. total cell count for red and white blood cells.
C. white blood cell differential count.
D. blood typing.


Answer: C

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