In the four large corner squares of a hemocytometer, 95, 102, 105, and 98 white cells were counted from a 1:20 dilution. Select the correct interpretation for the white blood count calculated from these values
a. Normal for infant and elevated for an adult
b. Normal for any patient
c. Elevated for any patient
d. Normal for an infant and decreased for an adult
ANS: A
The cell count is [(95 + 102 + 105 + 98) ´ 20)/(4 mm2 ´ 0.1 mm)] = 20.0 ´ 103/mL = 20.0 ´ 109/L. This count is elevated for an adult but normal for a newborn.
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