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ENagel

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If a patient had hemoglobin S and hemoglobin A identified by electrophoresis and a positive hemoglobin solubility test, what is the patient's most likely condition?
 
  a. Hemoglobin C trait
  b. Hemoglobin S/D disease
  c. Hemoglobin SC disease
  d. Sickle cell trait

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A patient's sample is run on cellulose acetate, and two bands are found. The first band migrates to the A region on the gel. The second band migrates to the S-D-G region on the band. What is the next step to identify the second band?
 
  a. Perform electrophoresis on citrate agar at pH 6.2
  b. Perform an osmotic fragility test
  c. Perform an acid elution test
  d. Do a supravital stain for Heinz bodies


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bblaney

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: A


ENagel

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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