What does the elevation in the eosinophil count to 10% indicate?
a. Anemia
b. Allergy
c. Infection
d. Hypoxia
ANS: B
Normal values of eosinophils are 1% to 4%. An elevation to 10% would indicate the presence of an allergic reaction.
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