A lab test that will determine the percentage of each type of white blood cells is called:

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A differential (DIFF) test is a type of white blood cell count that provides the percentage breakdown of each type of white blood cell present in the blood. It helps in diagnosing infections, autoimmune diseases, and leukemia. A CBC (complete blood count) is a broader test that measures various parameters of blood, including the number of total white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets in the blood. ALL (acute lymphoblastic leukemia) is a type of cancer affecting the white blood cells. ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) measures the rate at which red blood cells settle at the bottom of a test tube over time, which is indicative of inflammation in the body.

A Lab Test That Will Determine the Percentage of Each