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Which Is The Best Way To Rule Out Thalassemia Minor In Child?
DEAR SIR, MY DAUGHTER , AGE. 3 YEAR & 2 MONTH BUT SIR ON DT. 27/01/2014 BLOOD REPORT ADVISE ME TO DO THE TEST OF HB HPLC to rule out Thelassemia Minor. SO SIR, PLEASE ADVISE ME WHAT IS THE BEST WAY FOR HER FUTURE. THANKING YOU ASIM CHAKRABORTY
Sat, 22 Mar 2014
first rule out that there is thalasemia minor by doing the tests needed. The thalassemias classified as minima and minor are usually heterozygotes (β0/β, β+/β+), with a phenotype more severe than that of thalassemia trait, but not as severe as that of thalassemia intermedia. The genotype should be determined, and these children should be monitored for iron accumulation.
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