Question

Hb concentration in a pregnant lady is 9 g/dL, PCV is 36% and RBC
count is 3 x 10 cell/mm^3. Which of the following is not true. (and explain why and how) :
a. mean corpuscular hemoglobin is normal
b. iron status is probably normal
C. volume of red blood cells is above normal
d. this lady most probably suffers from vit. B12 deficiency
e. folate deficiency is expected in this patient​

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Answer:

Hb concentration in a pregnant lady is 9 g/dL, PCV is 36% and RBC

count is 3 x 10 cell/mm^3. Which of the following is not true. (and explain why and how) :

a. mean corpuscular hemoglobin is normal

b. iron status is probably normal

C. volume of red blood cells is above normal

d. this lady most probably suffers from vit. B12 deficiency

e. folate deficiency is expected in this patient

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