A pleual (lung) fluid is received in the lab for an RBC count. The tech makes a 1:10 dilution using saline.On each grid the tech counts 5 of the small RBC counting squares. On the first grid the tech counts 12 RBC. On the second grid the tech counts 18 RBC.What is the total RBC count per uL?

Patient X has a total WBC count of 8500/uL. Twenty five percent of his WBC’s are lymphocytes and 70% are neutrophils. Which statement below is true based on this data?

In the myelocytic maturation sequence, this cell is described as having a round nucleus with nucleoli, and primary granules in the cytoplasm:

CML is classified as

The MLT observes many Downey cells on a patient’s differential. This may indicate the patient has:

Which cell series shows positivity with peroxidase cytochemical stain?

A smudge cell is

A characteristic feature of the peripheral blood in a patient with CML is a:

Epstein Barr virus is the cause of

Calculate the MCHC for this patient. Patient John Doe, age 45 male, has the following results:                     RBC   5.95 million/uL                     HGB   14.2 g/dL                     HCT    45.5%