A Patient Is Suspected of Having Hemolytic Anemia Related to Lead

question 125

Multiple Choice

A patient is suspected of having hemolytic anemia related to lead poisoning.Which test would be most appropriate for confirming this diagnosis?

• A)Free erythrocyte protoporphyrin (FEP)
• B)Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
• C)Erythropoietin (EPO)
• D)Eosinophil count

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