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

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

Explanation

The combination of low haptoglobin and high bilirubin levels suggests increased red blood cell destruction, which is characteristic of hemolytic anemia.

Source

Williams Hematology
Hematology Hematology: Anemia Hematology: Anemia Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high