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1. What are the normal expected percentages of each of the white blood cells examined? (neutrophils,eosinophil,monocyte,lymphocyte, and basophils) what are the normal concentrations of each WBC?

2. Can you determine the total number of each of these cells from your smear?

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This solution includes expected percentages of different blood cells in a smear sample. References and calculations included.

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Hi there,

You can find the normal ranges for the complete blood cell count (CBC) at the following website1. Note that the white blood cell count (WBC) is called a WBC differential.

http://www.health.com/health/library/topic/0,,hw4260_hw4305,00.html

In general:

Neutrophils: ...

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