A 5 year old girl came with history of progressively increasing pollor since bih and hepatosplenomegaly. Which of the following is the most relevant test for achieving diagnosis -: (A) Hb electrophoresis, (B) Peripheral smear examination, (C) Osmotic fragility test, (D) Bone marrow examination
Answer is A. Ans. is 'a' i.e., Hb electrophoresis Progressively increasing pollor and hepatosplenomegaly suggest the diagnosis of thalasemia. o Hb electrophoresis is the diagnostic test of choice for thalassemia.