1. An isolated increase of which hemoglobin fraction is very suggestive of beta-thalassemia?
A
A2
C
D
F

2. Which of the following laboratory values would favor beta-thalassemia minor as the cause of microcytic anemia?
Ferritin: 10 ng/mL
MCH: 30pg
MCV: 70fl
RBC: 4.1x10^6/uL
RDW: 20%

3. Which of the following would most likely be seen in a patient with beta/delta thalassemia?
Low percentage hemoglobin A2
Low percentage hemoglobin F
Normal percentage of hemoglobin A
High percentage of hemoglobin C
High percentage hemoglobin A

4. Which of the following groups of hemoglobins migrates together on cellulose acetate at alkaline pH?
A, D, O
A, A2, S
A2, C, E
C, D, E
F, O, S

5. In which condition will there be a decreased percentage of hemoglobin A2?
Hyperthyroidism
Iron deficiency
Sickle Cell trait
Sickle cell disease with beta-thalassemia
Vitamin B12 deficiency