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A week old female presents for her first checkup. Examination reveals jaundice and splenomegaly. Laboratory investigations show:
Total bilirubin level: 27 mg/dL
Direct bilirubin: 0.6 mg/dL
Hgb: 10.1 g/dL
Reticulocytes: 6%
A blood smear shows burr cells and spherocytosis.
Which of these tests will be positive in this patient?
A-Acid hemolysis test
B-Coomb’s test
C-Osmotic fragility test
D-Metabisulfite test
E-Schilling test
A week old female presents for her first checkup. Examination reveals jaundice and splenomegaly. Laboratory investigations show:
Total bilirubin level: 27 mg/dL
Direct bilirubin: 0.6 mg/dL
Hgb: 10.1 g/dL
Reticulocytes: 6%
A blood smear shows burr cells and spherocytosis.
Which of these tests will be positive in this patient?
A-Acid hemolysis test
B-Coomb’s test
C-Osmotic fragility test
D-Metabisulfite test
E-Schilling test
