A patient has a white count of 8.3 ´ 109/L and 65% lymphocytes. What is the correct interpretation?

a. Depends on the patient's age
b. Lymphocytosis
c. Lymphopenia
d. Patient probably has infectious mononucleosis

ANS: A
The absolute number of lymphocytes varies with age. This would be normal for a young child but elevated for an adult.

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