WBC corrected for nucleated RBCs

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Remove nucleated red cells counted as white cells.

Note

Corrected WBC = 12 × 100 / (100 + 20) = 10 (same unit as entered).

Reference: Corrected WBC = WBC × 100 / (100 + nRBC per 100 WBC). For learning only. Reference intervals vary by laboratory, method and patient group; results are interpreted by qualified professionals with the clinical picture.

Formula

Corrected WBC = total WBC × 100 / (100 + nRBC per 100 WBC)

Worked example

WBC 12.0, 20 nRBC per 100 WBC → 10.0

Limitations

Many modern analysers count nRBCs separately and correct automatically; check what your analyser reports.

For learning only. Reference intervals vary by laboratory, method and patient group; results are interpreted by qualified professionals with the clinical picture.