Chapter·BiochemistryHemoglobin and Iron Metabolism

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A patient presents with elevated serum iron, low TIBC, and high ferritin. Which of the following conditions is most likely?

ALead poisoning

BAcute hepatitis

CIron-deficiency anemia

DHemochromatosis

2

A female patient presented with fatigue and a history of piles. Routine complete blood count analysis showed hemoglobin of 9 g/dL, MCV 60fL, and RBC count of 5.2 million. A peripheral smear is provided. Which of the following is the next best investigation after the smear for this patient?

AHbA2 levels

BSerum ferritin levels

CSerum folate levels

DSerum homocysteine levels

3

Diagnosis of beta thalassemia is established by what?

AHb electrophoresis

BNESTROFT screening test

CHemoglobin A1c test

DPresence of target cells in blood smear

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