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Mr3Hunna

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on: Jun 25, 2018
When a diagnosis of thalassemia is suspected, which test should always be done?
 
  a. Hemoglobin electrophoresis
  b. Bone marrow aspiration
  c. Iron studies
  d. Vitamin B12 assay

Question 2

Why are thalassemias considered a separate entity from hemoglobinopathies?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


TINA

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

Correct Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Hemoglobinopathies result from qualitative defects in globin chains. Thalassemias result from quantitative defects in globin chain synthesis.


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