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Prospective screening for δ-hemoglobinopathies associated with decreased hemoglobin A2 levels or hemoglobin A2 variants: A single center experience.
Clinica chimica acta; international journal of clinical chemistry - 1 Jul 2023
Hanart Chulikon, Singha Kritsada, Changtrakul Yotsombat, Fucharoen Supan, Srivorakun Hataichanok
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: δ-hemoglobinopathies may lead to misdiagnosis of several thalassemia syndromes especially β-thalassaemia carrier, it is important to evaluate the δ-globin gene defects in areas with high prevalence of globin gene disorders. We describe a prospective screening for δ-hemoglobinopathies in a routine setting in Thailand. METHODS: Study was done on a cohort of 8,471 subjects referred for thalassemia...
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