Why Is Acid Used in the Quantification of Hemoglobin F

question 11

Multiple Choice

Why is acid used in the quantification of hemoglobin F laboratory test?

• A)Because fetal cells are resistant to acid, which facilitates quantification of hemoglobin F.
• B)Because adult cells are resistant to acid, which facilitates quantification of hemoglobin F..
• C)Because acid inhibits other interfering hemoglobins.
• D)Because acid will lyse RBCs to release hemoglobin F.

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