A patient with anemia is found to have a low haptoglobin level and a high level of hemopexin. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A Hemolytic anemia ✓
B Iron deficiency anemia
C Vitamin deficiency anemia
D Anemia of chronic disease

Explanation

Hemolytic anemia is characterized by the breakdown of red blood cells, leading to a decrease in haptoglobin levels and an increase in hemopexin levels.

Source

Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease
Hematology Hematology: Anemia Hematology: Anemia Medium MEDICAL Confidence: medium