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Diagnostic applications of newborn screening for α-thalassaemias, haemoglobins E and H disorders using isoelectric focusing on dry blood spots.
Annals of clinical biochemistry - 1 Mar 2014
Jindatanmanusan Punyanuch, Riolueang Suchada, Glomglao Waraporn, Sukontharangsri Yaowapa, Chamnanvanakij Sangkae, Torcharus Kitti, Viprakasit Vip
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BACKGROUND: Neonatal screening for haemoglobin (Hb) disorders is a standard of care in several developed countries with the main objective to detect Hb S. Such practice has not been established in Thailand where α-thalassaemia and haemoglobin E (Hb E) are highly prevalent. Early identification of thalassaemias could be helpful and strengthen the programme for prevention and control for severe thalassaemias....
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