Which of the following is or are expected findings in b-thalassemia minor?
a. Basophilic stippling
b. Normal levels of Hb F and Hb A2
c. Normocytic normochromic red cells
d. Hemoglobin levels in the 4- to 6-g/dL range
ANS: A
Basophilic stippling is seen in red cells in b-thalassemia minor. Hb F and Hb A2 are both increased. The red cells are microcytic normochromic to microcytic hypochromic, and hemoglobin concentration is generally in the 10- to 13-g/dL range.
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