A patient's smear shows clumping of neutrophils. The absolute neutrophil count shows a neutropenia. What can be done to obtain a reliable neutrophil count?
a. Shake the tube vigorously.
b. Assay the blood sample on another instrument.
c. Assay the sample after using a warm diluent.
d. Perform a finger stick and make manual dilutions and blood smears.
Correct Answer: D
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