What Information is Provided by the Differential White Count

Question

What information is provided by the differential white count?
A) The rate at which blood clots
B) The percentage of white blood cells in a sample of blood
C) The rate at which blood cells are produced by the bone marrow
D) The lifespans of the different blood cells

Accepted Answer

The differential white count provides the percentage of different types of white blood cells (neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils) in a sample of blood. This information is important in diagnosing and monitoring various infections, inflammatory conditions, and malignancies.