Unresolved laboratory issues of the heterozygous state of β-thalassemia: a literature review.

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Although considered a mild clinical condition, many laboratory issues of the carrier state of β-thalassemia remain unresolved. Accurate laboratory screening of β-thalassemia traits is crucial for preventing the birth of a β-thalassemia major child. Identification of carriers in the laboratory is affected by factors that influence red cell indices and HbA2 quantification. Silent mutations and co-inheriting genetic...

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