An 18-year old patient has a WBC count of 9 ×10⁹/L and 60% lymphs,30% neutrophils,6% monocytes,3% eosinophils,and 1% basophils.The following that best describe this condition are:

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The total WBC count is within the normal range (4.5-11 ×10⁹/L), but the differential count shows that there is a relative decrease in neutrophils (30%), which is less than the usual reference range (40-60%). This is accompanied by an absolute increase in lymphocytes (60%), which is greater than the usual reference range (20-40%). Therefore, this condition is characterized by relative neutropenia and absolute lymphocytosis.

An 18-Year Old Patient Has a WBC Count of 9