Which Laboratory Test Is Useful in the Differential Diagnosis of Polycythemia

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which laboratory test is useful in the differential diagnosis of polycythemia?

• A) EPO
• B) sTfR
• C) Hct
• D) MCV

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