Which of the following would be an unexpected finding for patients with Hb SC disease or S/B0-thalassemia
a. Target cells
b. Shortened red cell survival
c. Normal tube solubility test
d. Mild to moderate clinical features
ANS: C
The presence of Hb S will give a positive tube solubility test. Thus finding a normal result would not be expected.
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