A patient experiencing compensated hemolutic disease would show which of the fol

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A patient experiencing compensated hemolutic disease would show which of the following in lab results?

a)MCHC: 28g/dL

b)Hb. 15.4 g/dL

c)RBC count:2.8 x 10^12 /L

d) MCV 73fL

A patient with a bleeding problem is complaining to her physician about excessie fatigue. Physical exanmination reveals a thin, pale woman with pale mucosal membranes. Significant CBC findings include an MCV of 70fL. Based on these findings floow-up testing should be ordered for:

a)A bone marrow aspirate

b)Vitamin b12 and folate assays

c)iron studies

d)coagulation screening tests

What test is the most sensitive and specific for detecting iron-deficiency anemia?

a)Transferrin saturation

b)RDW

c)Vitamin b12 assay

d)Ferritin

Explanation / Answer

1. hemolytic anemia ; option c , RBC count 2.8 *10 ,12/L:

2. option b ; folate and vitamin assays

3. option D - ferritin test

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