An Autohemolysis Test Demonstrates Marked Autohemolysis Without the Addition of Dextrose

question 8

Multiple Choice

An autohemolysis test demonstrates marked autohemolysis without the addition of dextrose. This is consistent with which hematologic disorder(s) ?

• A) Hereditary spherocytosis
• B) Glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
• C) Acquired spherocytic hemolytic anemia
• D) Pyruvate kinase deficiency
• E) All of the above

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Specimen Collection

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