Why is acid used in the quantification of hemoglobin F laboratory test?
A) Because fetal cells are resistant to acid, which facilitates quantification of hemoglobin F.
B) Because adult cells are resistant to acid, which facilitates quantification of hemoglobin F..
C) Because acid inhibits other interfering hemoglobins.
D) Because acid will lyse RBCs to release hemoglobin F.
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