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Thalassaemia

Thalassaemia - Diagnosis

How is thalassaemia diagnosed?

​Initial screening for thalassaemia involves blood tests such as 

  • Full blood count to look for low haemoglobin level and other abnormal red cell features 
  • Haemoglobin electrophoresis and HPLC (high performance liquid chromatography) to detect abnormal types of haemoglobin or abnormal proportions
  • Genetic testing, especially for confirming α thalassaemia trait.

Thalassaemia - Preparing for surgery

Thalassaemia - Post-surgery care

Thalassaemia - Other Information

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