Special Tests/Stains/Diseases AAB MT- Questions and Answers

Special Tests/Stains/Diseases AAB MT- Questions and Answers In the solubility test for hemoglobin S, what is the reagent responsible for the reduction of the hemoglobin molecule? - Ans ️️ -Sodium dithionite What laboratory test is used to confirm the specific diagnosis of sickle cell anemia? - Ans ️️ - Hemoglobin electrophoresis Which red blood cell inclusion is characteristic of hemoglobin C disease? - Ans ️️ -Rod- shaped crystals Which hemoglobins are differentiated by the Kleihauer-Betke technique? - Ans ️️ -Hb-A1 from Hb-F The cyanmethemoglobin method measures all hemoglobin pigments EXCEPT - Ans ️️ - Sulfhemoglobin What is the diluent used in the cyanmethemoglobin method for the determination of hemoglobin? - Ans ️️ -Drabkin's solution In this type of anemia RBCs are normocytic and normochromic. RBCs, hemoglobin, and hematocrit are decreased and the indirect bilirubin is increased. - Ans ️️ -Hemolytic anemia Myoglobin can be separated from hemoglobin by saturating the specimen with which one of the following reagents? - Ans ️️ -Ammonium sulfite During examination of a spun hematocrit, in which layer are the white blood cells found? - Ans ️️ -Buffy coat When performing a microhematocrit, where should one read the percentage of packed red blood cell column from a microhematocrit reading device? - Ans ️️ -Below the buffy coat