Problem:
You are reviewing a complete blood count with differential of a patient with Southeast Asian heritage, who complains of weakness. The report shows a red blood cell count of 3.2 cells × 106 (normal is 4.35 to 5.65 million red blood cells per microliter (mcL)), hemoglobin levels of 9 g/dL (normal is 13.5 to 17.5 grams per deciliter), hematocrit of 27% (normal is 38.3 to 48.6 percent), mean corpuscular value of 75 fl (normal is 80 to 100 fl), hemoglobin A of 0%, hemoglobin F of 80%, and hemoglobin A2 of 10%. Ferritin and serum iron are normal. Microscopy shows only microcytic hypochromic RBCs. Which red blood cell disorder has the patient developed? Need Assignment Help? Group of answer choices Alpha thalassemia Sickle cell anemia Beta thalassemia Autosomal dominant thalassemia