A patient's current medical condition is suggestive of impaired erythropoiesis. Which of the following laboratory studies would be most clinically relevant in diagnosing this health problem?
A) White blood cell count with differential
B) RBC, hemoglobin, and hematocrit
C) INR and aPTT
D) d-dimer and C-reactive protein
B
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Parameters used to measure erythropoiesis include RBC count, hemoglobin concentration and hematocrit, and mean corpuscular volume. Tests related to immune function, hemostasis, and inflammation are not used to diagnose erythropoiesis.
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