Which of the Following Would Be an Unexpected Finding in Homozygous

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an unexpected finding in homozygous b⁰-thalassemia?

• A)decreased reticulocyte production index
• B)normal Hb F
• C)bone marrow erythroid hyperplasia
• D)severe anemia

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