A patient has a white count of 15.0 ´ 109/L. What is the correct interpretation?

a. Normal for an infant, leukocytosis for an adult
b. Normal for an infant, leukemoid reaction for an adult
c. Leukocytosis for any patient
d. Normal for any patient

ANS: A
This is a normal white count for an infant but elevated (leukocytosis) for an adult.

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