A patient is diagnosed with leukocytosis if they have more than __________ WBCs/μL.
A) 100,000
B) 50,000
C) 10,000
D) 5,000
E) 1,000

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The normal range for WBC count is between 4,000 and 10,000 WBCs/μL. Leukocytosis is defined as a WBC count greater than 10,000/μL. Therefore, the correct choice is C. Choices A and B are incorrect as they are much higher than the threshold for leukocytosis, and choices D and E are incorrect as they are within the normal range for WBC count.

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