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A 2-year-old girl has had two episodes of Neisseria meningitidis septicemia and is now admitted for Streptococcus pneumoniae septicemia. Match the clinical condition with the most appropriate diagnostic laboratory test ?

Options:

1. CBC demonstrating Howell-Jolly bodies

2. Platelet count

3. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

4. Nitroblue tetrazolium (NBT) test

5. CH50 assay

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4. Nitroblue tetrazolium (NBT) test

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Correct Answer is: CBC demonstrating Howell-Jolly bodies
Asplenia results in Howell-Jolly bodies, so a complete blood count can rule out this disease.