A Patient Sample Is Run on Cellulose Acetate, and Two

question 31

Multiple Choice

A patient 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 of 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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