What red cell morphology would support the red cell indices calculated for Mary Jones in Question 14?

a. Microcytic hyperchromic red cells
b. Normocytic hyperchromic red cells
c. Macrocytic hyperchromic red cells
d. No red cell morphology supports these indices.


ANS: D
A MCHC of 53 g/dL is impossible. A red cell cannot hold this concentration of hemoglobin.

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