Genotype of subjects with borderline hemoglobin A2 levels: implication for beta-thalassemia carrier screening.

doi:10.1002/ajh.2830460204

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Genotype of subjects with borderline hemoglobin A2 levels: implication for beta-thalassemia carrier screening.

American journal of hematology - 1 Jun 1994

Galanello R, Barella S, Ideo A, Gasperini D, Rosatelli C, Paderi L, Paglietti E, Sollaino C, Perseu L, Loi D

Abstract excerpt

In this study, we have defined by molecular analysis, the alpha, beta, and delta globin genotype in a group of individuals with normal or thal-like red cell indices but borderline hemoglobin (Hb)A2 levels, who were identified in a program for beta-thal carrier screening. In 37 of 125 individuals...

Topics

Genetic Carrier Screening
Globins
Hemoglobin A2
Humans
Mass Screening
Mutation
beta-Thalassemia

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