Which of the Following Patients Would Have the Highest Percentage

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following patients would have the highest percentage of hemoglobin S?

• A) A neonate with sickle cell disease
• B) An adult with sickle cell disease
• C) An adult with sickle cell trait
• D) An adult with SC disease

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