Red blood cell indices are useful in diagnosing
a. Congestive heart failure
b. Anemia
c. Respiratory diseases
d. Coronary heart disease
B
There are many different types of anemia, and red blood cell indices assist in classifying the anemia by providing information regarding the size of the red blood cells, the amount of hemoglobin concentration, and the hemoglobin weight of the average red blood cell. Responses A, C, and D are incorrect.
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