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Application of an expanded multiplex genotyping assay for the simultaneous detection of Hemoglobin Constant Spring and common deletional alpha-thalassemia mutations.
International journal of laboratory hematology - 1 Aug 2010
Kidd J L, Azimi M, Lubin B, Vichinsky E, Hoppe C
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Hemoglobin Constant Spring (HbCS) is the most common nondeletional alpha-thalassemia variant causing HbH disease, making its detection crucial in populations at risk. Universal newborn screening for HbH is carried out in California. Identification of alpha-thalassemia genotypes responsible for Hb...
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