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mrsjacobs44

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which of the following would be an unexpected finding for patients with Hb SC disease or S/B0-thalassemia
 
  a. Target cells
  b. Shortened red cell survival
  c. Normal tube solubility test
  d. Mild to moderate clinical features

Question 2

A patient has 45 Hb S, 55 Hb A, and a positive tube solubility. Which of the following would likely
 
  a. Normal blood film and no disease
  b. Target cells on the blood film and no disease
  c. Normal blood film and severe disease
  d. Sickle cells on the blood film and severe disease


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Ahernandez18

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

ANS: C
The presence of Hb S will give a positive tube solubility test. Thus finding a normal result would not be expected.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Target cells are present in sickle cell trait (Hb A and Hb S). This condition is benign.


mrsjacobs44

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

sultana.d

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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