A Blood Sample Has an Elevated Bilirubin, Low Haptoglobin, and Low

question 13

Multiple Choice

A blood sample has an elevated bilirubin, low haptoglobin, and low hemopexin.What is the most likely reason for this occurrence?

• A)Increased extravascular hemolysis
• B)Hypersplenism
• C)Ineffective Erythropoiesis
• D)Increased intravascular hemolysis

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