Hemoglobin F Test

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What is the primary mechanism by which IgM antibodies cause cold-reactive immune hemolytic anemia?

  • They bind to cells at the cooler temperature of the extremities and dissociate from the cell surface
  • They bind to cells at warmer temperatures and fix complement
  • They bind to cells at the warmer temperature of the central circulation and fix complement
  • They bind to cells at the cooler temperature of the extremities and fix complement (correct)

What is the typical age range of individuals affected by primary cold agglutinin disease?

  • 40-60 years
  • 20-40 years
  • 70 years and above (correct)
  • 60-70 years

What is the primary cause of secondary cold agglutinin disease?

  • Genetic mutations
  • Underlying disorders such as cancer and autoimmune diseases
  • Infections such as Mycoplasma pneumonia and Epstein-Barr virus (correct)
  • Unknown causes

What is the typical duration of secondary cold agglutinin disease?

<p>Weeks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical effect of cold temperatures on the anemia associated with primary cold agglutinin disease?

<p>It worsens the anemia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary site of agglutination in primary cold agglutinin disease?

<p>Fingers, toes, nose, and ears (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical gender distribution of primary cold agglutinin disease?

<p>More common in women than men (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of the complement components on the cell surface?

<p>They cause hemolysis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between primary and secondary cold agglutinin disease?

<p>The underlying cause (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical course of primary cold agglutinin disease?

<p>Chronic and ongoing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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