The lab performs a complete blood count with cell differential while the patient is still in the office. The results show an elevated white blood cell count, as well as a high neutrophil count. What does this indicate?   A) Bacterial infection B) Viral infection C) Protozoan infection D) Helminth infection

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The lab performs a complete blood count with cell differential while the patient is still in the office. The results show an elevated white blood cell count, as well as a high neutrophil count. What does this indicate?  

  1. A) Bacterial infection
  2. B) Viral infection
  3. C) Protozoan infection
  4. D) Helminth infection

 

 

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