A patient is suspected of having hemochromatosis.Which test would be most appropriate to confirm this suspicion?
A)Ham's test for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH)
B)Haptoglobin
C)Hemoglobin electrophoresis
D)Hemosiderin

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Hemochromatosis is a genetic condition that leads to iron overload. Hemosiderin is a protein complex that stores iron in tissues and organs, and its presence can indicate excessive iron accumulation, confirming the diagnosis of hemochromatosis. The other options (A, B, and C) are not specific to hemochromatosis and are used to diagnose other conditions such as PNH, hemolytic anemia, and different types of hemoglobinopathies.

A Patient Is Suspected of Having Hemochromatosis