When a Diagnosis of Thalassemia Is Suspected, This Test Should

question 28

Multiple Choice

When a diagnosis of thalassemia is suspected, this test should always be done.

• A)Hemoglobin electrophoresis
• B)Bone marrow aspiration
• C)Iron studies
• D)Vitamin B₁₂ assay

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Definitions:

Major Structure

The most stable or dominant arrangement of atoms within a molecule out of all possible isomeric forms.

Chromic Acid

A powerful oxidizing agent made from mixing chromium trioxide or sodium dichromate with sulfuric acid, used in cleaning laboratory glassware and oxidizing organic compounds.

Oxidation

A chemical process involving the loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.

Chromium

A chemical element with symbol Cr and atomic number 24, known for its high corrosion resistance and hardness.