Molecular analysis on a 4-month-old Chinese patient revealed three alpha genes deleted on chromosome 16. The physician ordered a hemoglobin electrophoresis on this patient. What is the expected finding?
a. 80 F; 15 A1; 5 A2
b. 95 Hgb H
c. 95 Hgb Bart's
d. 80 A1; 10 F; 10 A2
Question 2
What is the treatment of choice for thalassemias?
a. Supportive transfusions
b. Bone marrow transplant
c. Chemotherapy
d. Radiation