A Patient's Osmotic Fragility Test Results Show Beginning Hemolysis at 0.40

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient's osmotic fragility test results show beginning hemolysis at 0.40% NaCl and complete hemolysis at 0.20% NaCl. Increased numbers of which erythrocyte morphology are associated with these findings?

• A) Schistocytes
• B) Tear drop cells
• C) Spherocytes
• D) Target cells

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Definitions:

Market Failure

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Firm's Willingness

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Willingness to Pay

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