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Which of the following best describes sickle cell anemia?
Which of the following best describes sickle cell anemia?
- A group of diseases in which hemoglobin A is completely replaced by normal hemoglobin S
- A group of diseases in which hemoglobin A is partly replaced by abnormal sickle hemoglobin S (correct)
- A group of diseases in which hemoglobin A is completely replaced by abnormal sickle hemoglobin S
- A group of diseases in which hemoglobin A is partly replaced by normal hemoglobin S
Which factor increases the risk of sickle cell anemia?
Which factor increases the risk of sickle cell anemia?
- Having parents heterozygous for hemoglobin S
- Being of African American descent
- Having parents heterozygous for hemoglobin S and being of African American descent (correct)
- None of the above
What test is frequently used for screening purposes in sickle cell anemia?
What test is frequently used for screening purposes in sickle cell anemia?
- Complete blood count
- Sickle turbidity test (Sickledex) (correct)
- Fingerstick test
- Hemoglobin electrophoresis
How does the shape of red blood cells change in sickle cell anemia?
How does the shape of red blood cells change in sickle cell anemia?
What additional test is necessary to distinguish between sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease if the sickle turbidity test is positive?
What additional test is necessary to distinguish between sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease if the sickle turbidity test is positive?
Flashcards
Sickle Cell Anemia
Sickle Cell Anemia
A group of inherited disorders where normal hemoglobin A is partially replaced by abnormal sickle hemoglobin S.
Risk Factors for Sickle Cell Anemia
Risk Factors for Sickle Cell Anemia
Being of African American descent and inheriting the heterozygous hemoglobin S gene from both parents.
Sickle Turbidity Test (Sickledex)
Sickle Turbidity Test (Sickledex)
A rapid screening test that detects the presence of sickling hemoglobin but cannot differentiate between sickle cell trait and disease.
Red Blood Cell Shape in Sickle Cell Anemia
Red Blood Cell Shape in Sickle Cell Anemia
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Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
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Study Notes
Sickle Cell Anemia
- Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disorder characterized by the production of abnormal hemoglobin, leading to rigid and sickle-shaped red blood cells.
Risk Factors
- Having a family history of sickle cell anemia increases the risk of developing the disease.
Screening and Diagnosis
- The sickle turbidity test is frequently used for screening purposes in sickle cell anemia.
- If the sickle turbidity test is positive, a hemoglobin electrophoresis test is necessary to distinguish between sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease.
Red Blood Cell Changes
- In sickle cell anemia, the shape of red blood cells changes from the normal disk shape to a sickle or crescent shape due to the abnormal hemoglobin.
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