A patient has 45% Hb S, 55% Hb A, and a positive tube solubility. Which of the following would likely
a. Normal blood film and no disease
b. Target cells on the blood film and no disease
c. Normal blood film and severe disease
d. Sickle cells on the blood film and severe disease
ANS: B
Target cells are present in sickle cell trait (Hb A and Hb S). This condition is benign.
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