A Flow Cytometry Analysis Was Done as Shown in the Figure

question 20

Multiple Choice

A flow cytometry analysis was done as shown in the figure with the gate set on red blood cells. What is the most likely interpretation of the analysis?

• A)The red cells were all lysed in the preparation.
• B)The gate is contaminated with white blood cells.
• C)The patient may have a glucose- 6- phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.
• D)The patient may have paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.
• E)The reticulocyte population is elevated.

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