Patients Who Are Pregnant and Presenting with a Hemoglobin Variant

question 3

Multiple Choice

Patients who are pregnant and presenting with a hemoglobin variant of sickle cell trait need the following test to determine plan of care:

• A) TIBC and ferritin levels
• B) Reticulocyte count
• C) Genetic testing for pregnant woman
• D) CBC and hemoglobin evaluation for the father of the baby

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