This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Misc. (R.B.C), Subject name: Pathology
Which of the following is absent in hemolytic anemia? 
Select and explain. 
A. Increased indirect bilirubin, B. Increased direct bilirubin, C. Increased reticulocyte count, D. Jaundice
B: Increased direct bilirubin
Answer: B: Increased direct bilirubin 
Explanation: Ans. (b) Increased direct bilirubinIncreased indirect bilirubin and not direct bilirubin are the findings in hemolytic anemia MCV%S%A%A2 %FASN35-3862-65<3.5<1SSN88-930<3.55-10S/bdegthalassaemiaL88-930>3.55-10