Open AccessHBB mutations and HbA2 level: Escaping the carrier screening programs
Author(s) -
Sharifi Ameneh,
Mahdieh Nejat
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3714
Subject(s) - medicine , hemoglobin a2 , beta thalassemia , genetic testing , pediatrics , genetics , thalassemia , biology
HbA2 level alone for beta thalassemia trait may not be accurate and reliable even without iron deficiency so molecular genetic testing is important and should be considered for some individuals.