White Blood Cell Disorders and Platelets:: Peripheral Smear Review Introduction

Ungraded Practice Question

Lymphocytes displayed in the photograph most likely would be called atypical or reactive. A quantitative estimate of the number of such cells may be useful using terminology such as mild (or 1+), moderate (2+) or many (3+). What percentage of the total white blood count would a report of moderate or 2+ atypical lymphocytes indicate?

Please select the single best answer

5 - 9%
10 - 14%
15 - 20%
Greater than 20%

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