Excessive red cell lysis can be detected by measuring the serum
A) hemoglobin.
B) methemoglobin.
C) bilirubin.
D) erythropoietin.

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Any condition causing increased red cell destruction increases the total load of bilirubin to be cleared,which leads to increased serum bilirubin levels and possible jaundice.Red cell destruction does not lead to changes in the hemoglobin level.Methemoglobin is formed when iron of the hemoglobin molecule is oxidized to the ferric state.Erythropoietin is secreted in response to hypoxia.

Excessive Red Cell Lysis Can Be Detected by Measuring the Serum