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Hemoglobinopathies and Thalassemias

question 1 of 19 course: Biomedical Science(Degree)

Q: Which laboratory test is considered the 'gold standard' for diagnosing sickle cell disease in a newborn?

Hemoglobin electrophoresis (using cellulose acetate or citrate agar)
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Peripheral blood smear examination
Sickle cell solubility test (e.g., Sickledex)

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