Pathology: White Blood Cell Disorders Correct Questions & Answers(Graded A+)

where are WBCs made? - ANSWER produced in the bone marrow from precursor cells (stem cells) that give rise to different types of WBCs normal WBC count - ANSWER Normally there are 4,000 - 10,000 WBCs/mm3 White blood cells (WBCs) normally make up ~ 1% of the total blood volume white cell differential - ANSWER - Neutrophils (55% to 70%) - Lymphocytes (20% to 40%) - Monocytes (2% to 8%) - Eosinophils (1% to 4%) - Basophils (0.5% to 1%) the rule of 6 and 3 - ANSWER neutrophils ~60% lymphocytes ~30% monocytes ~6%, eosinophils ~3% (basophils ~1%) 60, 30, 6, 3, (1); only have to know ballpark percentages for the white cell differential Giemsa stain - ANSWER a process of staining bacteria for identification; also commonly used for WBCs; azure = basic dye, stains b