An HIV-positive patient has his blood drawn to get his CD4 count. His results are as follows: WBC count: 2.0 ? 109/L with 15% lymphocytes. CD4 positive cells are 10% of the total lymphocyte count

What is this patient's absolute CD4 count, and what does this mean?

a. The patient's absolute CD4 count is 300/mcL, and he has AIDS.
b. The patient's absolute CD4 count is 180/mcL, and he has AIDS.
c. The patient's absolute CD4 count is 300/mcL, and he does not have AIDS.
d. The patient's absolute CD4 count is 120/mcL, and he does have AIDS.

Correct Answer: C

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