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Examination of a peripheral smear from a patient with hematocrit of 30% demonstrates large numbers of target cells. Further work up of this patient would most likely reveal which of the following abnormalities?

a.-Abnormal hemoglobin synthesis
b.-Abnormal red cell cytoskeleton
c.-Cells that sickle when exposed to low oxygen tension
d.-Mineral deficiency
e.-Vitamin deficiency

  #2

A

  #3

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target cellz result from increase RBC membrane which is present in hemoglobinopathies,liver disease and thalassemia....answer is A

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