A differential cell count is used to determine each of the following EXCEPT
A) the numbers of each type of white blood cell.
B) leukocytosis.
C) leukopenia.
D) the number of red blood cells.
E) the total number of white blood cells.

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A differential cell count only determines the percentages and numbers of each type of white blood cell (neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils). It does not provide information about red blood cells, leukocytosis (high white blood cell count), or leukopenia (low white blood cell count).

A Differential Cell Count Is Used to Determine Each of the Following