What finding is present in all types of a-thalassemias?
a. Hemoglobin H (Hb H) inclusions seen with Brilliant cresyl blue
b. Anemia
c. Microcytic hypochromic red cells
d. Barts hemoglobin present at birth
ANS: D
Barts (g4) hemoglobin is present at birth in all forms of a-thalassemia. Hb H inclusions, anemia, and microcytic red cells are not found in all forms.
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