Cellulose acetate is performed on a patient with known homozygous Hb S who has received red cell transfusions in the past week.What hemoglobins would be expected to be found? A)Hb S and Hb F B)Hb A and Hb F C)Hb S, Hb A, and Hb F D)Hb S, Hb A, Hb F, and Hb A₂

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Hb S,Hb A,Hb F,and Hb A₂ would be seen.Hb A,which is not present in patients with homozygous Hb S,is from the transfused red cells.Hb F and Hb A₂ are normal hemoglobins.

Cellulose Acetate Is Performed on a Patient with Known Homozygous