Accepted at 12:26 p.m. Apr, 28, 2025 by IantheBFG
Author: IantheBFG
Co-authors: herstein.jacob
Related Note: 1478916107230
Rationale for change

I just answered this AMBOSS question correctly but noticed an almost even 50-50 split between 2 answers. Then I found this card and wondered if people were answering it incorrectly due to this AnKing card.

Question asking most appropriate first step in diagnosis of suspected sickle cell anemia.

49% answered correctly with peripheral blood smear

47% answered incorrectly with hemoglobin electrophoresis
Source: AMBOSS - #AMBOSS::L90wLR

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