This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Hematology, Subject name: Pediatrics
[{'content': 'Diagnosis of beta Thalassemia is established by \nSelect and explain. \nA. NESTROFT Test, B. Hb A1c estimation, C. Hb electrophoresis, D. Target cells in peripheral smear', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Diagnostic test for thalassemia is Hb electrophoresis. NESTROFT Test - Naked Eye Single Tube Red Cell Osmotic Fragility Test - used for screening for Thalassemia HbA1c - Used to assess long term glycemic control in diabetics (blood sugar control over past 3 months) Target cells - A feature of thalassemia, but not diagnostic Reference : Ghai essential of pediatrics, eighth edition, p.no:342', 'role': 'assistant'}]