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Graphic Representations of Cell Populations Hematology Review 331

GRAPH INFORMATION USE

Histogram Size distribution graph that plots cell size (xaxis) RBC, WBC, & PLT
vs. relative number (yaxis). Size thresholds
separate cell populations.
Lymphocytes

Mononuclear cells

Granulocytes

50 100 200 300 400

Femtoliters

Relative number

(From Ciesla B. Hematology in Practice,
2nd ed. Philadelphia: FA Davis; 2012:323.)

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