A client presents with thrombocytopenia and bony fractures. A scan reveals splenomegaly. How would a diagnosis of Gaucher disease be made in the client?

1. Presence of mutation in gene that codes for glucocerebrosidase
2. Cellular analysis
3. Predisposition to bone fractures
4. Presence of splenomegaly


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