A patient's recent diagnostic testing included a total lymphocyte count. The results of this test will allow the care team to gauge what aspect of the patient's immunity?
A) Humoral immune function
B) Antigen recognition
C) Cell-mediated immune function
D) Antibody production
Ans: C
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A total lymphocyte count is a test used to determine cellular immune function. It is not normally used for testing humoral immune function and the associated antigen–antibody.
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