Using the following data calculate the number of neutrophils per ml.
Total WBC count:
6.3 x 10^6/ml
Total cells counted:
157
Neutrophils counted:
53
If possible could you show how to work it out to, thanks :)
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To calculate the number of neutrophils per ml, you can use the following formula:
Number of Neutrophils per ml = (Neutrophils counted / Total cells counted) x Total WBC count
Let's use the given data to calculate the number of neutrophils per ml:
Total WBC count: 6.3 x 10^6/ml
Total cells counted: 157
Neutrophils counted: 53
Step 1: Calculate the fraction of neutrophils out of the total cells counted:
Fraction of Neutrophils = Neutrophils counted / Total cells counted = 53/157
Step 2: Multiply the fraction by the total WBC count to get the number of neutrophils per ml:
Number of Neutrophils per ml = Fraction of Neutrophils x Total WBC count
Let's plug in the values and calculate the result:
Fraction of Neutrophils = 53/157 = 0.3375796 (approximately)
Number of Neutrophils per ml = 0.3375796 x 6.3 x 10^6/ml
Now, multiply 0.3375796 by 6.3 x 10^6:
Number of Neutrophils per ml ≈ 2.128 x 10^6 neutrophils/ml
So, the number of neutrophils per ml is approximately 2.128 x 10^6 neutrophils/ml.