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Co-inheritance of α0 -thalassemia elevates Hb A2 level in homozygous Hb E: Diagnostic implications.
International journal of laboratory hematology - 1 Oct 2017
Singha K, Srivorakun H, Fucharoen G, Fucharoen S
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INTRODUCTION: Differentiation of homozygous hemoglobin (Hb) E with and without α0 -thalassemia is subtle on routine hematological ground. We examined in a large cohort of homozygous Hb E if the level of Hb A2 is helpful. METHODS: A total of 592 subjects with homozygous Hb E were recruited from ongoing thalassemia screening program. Additionally, five couples at risk of having fetuses with Hb Bart's hydrops...
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