In the four large corner squares of a hemocytometer, 95, 102, 105, and 98 white cells were counted from a 1:20 dilution. Select the correct interpretation for the white blood count calculated from these values.

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The average count from the four squares is 100, which, when corrected for dilution and the volume of the hemocytometer chamber, typically results in a count that is within the normal range for an infant but could be considered elevated for an adult, as infants generally have higher white blood cell counts than adults.

In the Four Large Corner Squares of a Hemocytometer, 95