Which is not seen in iron deficiency anemia?: (A) Hypersegmented neutrophils, (B) Microcytosis precedes hypochromia, (C) MCHC < 50%, (D) Commonest cause of anemia in India
Answer is A. a. Hypersegmented neutrophils(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2323-2325, Ghai 8/e p 334-335)Hypersegmented neutrophils are seen in megaloblastic anemia.