For 10 points, name this disease that is characterized by deficiency in hemoglobin or decreased red blood cell volume and comes in a sickle cell form.
Immune mediated forms of this disease can be diagnosed by the Coombs test. A form of this disease named after Cooley arises from genetic abnormalities. The presence of (*) anti-intrinsic factor antibodies leads todeficiencies in cobalamin, triggering its megaloblastic form. Lead poisoning can lead to its microcytic form and it can arise due to thalassemia or iron deficiency. For 10 points, name this disease that is characterized by deficiency in hemoglobin or decreased red blood cell volume and comes in a sickle cell form.
Immune mediated forms of this disease can be diagnosed by the Coombs test.
{anemia}