A Patient's Sample Is Run on Cellulose Acetate, and Two

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient's sample is run on cellulose acetate, and two bands are found. The first band migrates to the A region on the gel. The second band migrates to the S-D-G region on the band. What is the next step to identify the second band?

• A) Perform electrophoresis on citrate agar at pH 6.2
• B) Perform an osmotic fragility test
• C) Perform an acid elution test
• D) Do a supravital stain for Heinz bodies

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