The peripheral blood smear of a patient shows features of thalasemia, also presented with anaemia. Family history is also +ve. The investigation done to establish the diagnosis is :
Correct Answer: Hb-electrophoresis
Description: Ans. is 'd' i.e. Hb- electrophoresisElectrophoretic techniques are used for routine hemoglobin analysis. It helps in quantification and identification of various hemoglobins.As we all are aware that thalassemia is a quantitative defect in Hb characterized by lack of certain types of hemoglobin and compensatory increase in other hemoglobin, therefore electrophoresis proves to be a reliable method for screening in thalassemia.
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