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Detection of alpha(0)-thalassemia South-East Asian-type deletion by droplet digital PCR.
European journal of haematology - 1 Mar 2014
Pornprasert Sakorn, Prasing Watcharee
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The α(0)-thalassemia South-East Asian (SEA)-type deletion is the most common genetic disorder in the Asian population. Couples who are both carriers have a 25% chance of conceiving Bart's hydrops fetalis. Therefore, results from carrier screening and prenatal diagnosis frequently need to be available rapidly. The aim of this study was to implement a droplet digital polymerase chain reaction (ddPCR)...
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