Abstract:The present study aims to determine the geographical distribution of HbS, HbC, HbD variant hemoglobins, as well as patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease in a public health laboratory in the municipality of Teresina - Piauí, based on the neonatal screening program. A descriptive, cross-sectional, observational and retrospective study with a quantitative approach was conducted, based on secondary data provided by the Central Public Health Laboratory of the State of Piauí (LACEN-PI). The neonatal screening … Show more
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