A Patient with a Small Number of Spherocytes,increased Reticulocytes,and Increased

question 26

Multiple Choice

A patient with a small number of spherocytes,increased reticulocytes,and increased MCHC has a normal osmotic fragility.Select the best course of action.

• A)Dismiss the spherocytes as an artifact.
• B)Repeat the osmotic fragility after incubating the blood at 37° C for 24 hours.
• C)Check the cell counter for errors in the MCHC.
• D)Collect a new blood sample.

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