A patient has target cells and a positive tube solubility test. This patient probably:
a. Is normal
b. Has sickle cell anemia
c. Has sickle trait
d. Has either sickle cell anemia or trait
ANS: D
The tube solubility test is positive in both sickle cell trait and sickle cell anemia (Hb SS).
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