Which of the following is the most sensitive and specific test during antenatal check-up for a pregnant lady with family history of Thalassemia?
AP. smear and reticulocyte count
BHemoglobin electrophoresis
CHigh performance liquid chromatography
DNESTROFT
An 18-year-old man recently diagnosed with beta-thalassemia minor has a hemoglobin level of 10.5 g/dL and feels well. Which of the following findings is characteristic of this condition?
Aan increased amount of fetal hemoglobin (HbF) and hemoglobin A2 (HbA2)
Bincreased osmotic fragility of red blood cells
Cnormal bone marrow iron stores
Dincreased macroglobulins in the serum
A 25-year-old lady presented with anemia, jaundice, and recurrent joint pains. All of the following are true except:
AHbA will be undetectable
BShe may have retinopathy
CHydroxyurea would help her
DShe can present with pulmonary bleeds
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