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A 5 year old girl came with history of progressively increasing pollor since bih and hepatosplenomegaly. Which of the following is the most relevant test for achieving diagnosis -

A
Hb electrophoresis
B
Peripheral smear examination
C
Osmotic fragility test
D
Bone marrow examination
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Hb electrophoresis Progressively increasing pollor and hepatosplenomegaly suggest the diagnosis of thalasemia. o Hb electrophoresis is the diagnostic test of choice for thalassemia.

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