What Test Could Provide the Diagnosis Differential for -Thalassemia Minor

question 16

Multiple Choice

What test could provide the diagnosis differential for -thalassemia minor and iron deficiency?

• A) PB smear
• B) Iron studies
• C) Hemoglobin electrophoresis
• D) Bone marrow aspirate

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