Question
Pathology Question on Hematology
A child presents with intermittent jaundice and splenomegaly. There is a history of similar complaints in the elder brother. Peripheral smear shows the following finding. How will you investigate this condition?
A
Osmotic fragility test - Hereditary spherocytosis
B
Coombs test - AIHA
C
G6PD deficiency - Genetic testing
D
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria - Flow cytometry
Answer
Osmotic fragility test - Hereditary spherocytosis
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A): Osmotic fragility test - Hereditary spherocytosis