What is the most common red cell morphologic finding in PK deficiency?
a. Elliptocytes
b. Polychromasia and echinocytes (crenated)
c. Heinz bodies and spherocytes
d. Microcytes and hypochromasia
ANS: B
Polychromasia and echinocytes are the most common red cell morphologic findings in PK deficiency.
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