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Hbb Mutations and Hba2 Level: Escaping the Carrier Screening Programs Publisher



Sharifi A1, 2 ; Mahdieh N1, 3
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  1. 1. Growth and Development Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Premarital Counseling Center of Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
  3. 3. Cardiogenetic Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Clinical Case Reports Published:2021


Abstract

HbA2 level alone for beta thalassemia trait may not be accurate and reliable even without iron deficiency so molecular genetic testing is important and should be considered for some individuals. © 2020 The Authors. Clinical Case Reports published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.