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

Anaemia

Article contributed by Haematology, Singapore General Hospital

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