Which of the following is not true of a hemoglobinopathy?
A) It is associated with the presence of an abnormal hemoglobin.
B) It is hereditary.
C) Hemoglobin electrophoresis may be used to diagnose the condition.
D) Treatment may consist of an intrauterine transfusion.

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Intrauterine transfusion is not a common treatment for hemoglobinopathies. It may be used in rare cases of severe fetal anemia associated with hemoglobinopathies, but other treatments such as blood transfusions and medications are more commonly used.

Which of the Following Is Not True of a Hemoglobinopathy