Knowledge Check

What are causes of microcytosis?

a

HbCC

b

HbEE

c

Beta-thalassemia

d

Alpha-thalassemia

e

Chronic kidney disease

What are the two charcaterisitc findings on the peripheral smear of a patient with HbCC?

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1. Target cells
2. Irregularly contracted cells

True of false: HbCC is associated with reduced mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC).

a

True

b

False

HbCC is associated with elevated MCHC.