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Results from a reference laboratory for prenatal diagnosis of sickle cell disorders in Cuba
Author(s) -
Granda Hilda,
Gispert Suzana,
Martinez Gisela,
Gomez Manuel,
Ferreira Raul,
Collazo Teresa,
Magariño Carlos,
Heredero Luis
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
prenatal diagnosis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.956
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1097-0223
pISSN - 0197-3851
DOI - 10.1002/pd.1970140803
Subject(s) - prenatal diagnosis , medicine , genetic counseling , pediatrics , pregnancy , prenatal screening , obstetrics , fetus , genetics , biology
A nationwide programme for the prevention of sickle cell (SS and SC) disorders was initiated in Cuba in 1983. Couples at risk were identified by screening pregnant women and the partners of those who carry an abnormal haemoglobin, followed by genetic counselling and the offer of prenatal diagnosis. Prenatal diagnosis was performed in one laboratory, which had carried out 1068 prenatal tests for Hb SS and SC disorders by the end of 1992. The centralization of the service has permitted rapid identification and resolution of problems.