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Sickle Cell Test

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Which is the correct sequence of the sickling test procedure?

  • A. Blood sample collection, addition of sodium metabisulfite, incubation, observation (correct)
  • B. Blood sample collection, observation, addition of sodium metabisulfite, incubation
  • D. Addition of sodium metabisulfite, incubation, blood sample collection, observation
  • C. Observation, blood sample collection, addition of sodium metabisulfite, incubation
  • What is the purpose of adding sodium metabisulfite in the sickling test procedure?

  • D. To reduce the amount of oxygen in the blood sample (correct)
  • C. To change the pH of the blood sample
  • B. To lyse the red blood cells
  • A. To prevent contamination of the blood sample
  • What is the significance of observing sickled cells in the sickling test?

  • B. It rules out the possibility of sickle cell anemia
  • C. It indicates the patient has a carrier status for sickle cell anemia
  • D. It is an unrelated finding with no diagnostic value
  • A. It confirms the presence of sickle cell anemia (correct)
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