2014
DOI: 10.5430/jhm.v3n2p29
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Identification of patients with defects in the globin genes by analysing blood parameters and genetic study: Report of five cases

Abstract: Hemoglobinopathies constitute a major health problem worldwide, with a high carrier frequency, particularly in certain regions where malaria has been endemic. These disorders are characterized by a vast clinical and hematological phenotypic heterogeneity. The laboratory investigation includes determination of RBC indices, hemoglobin pattern, serum ferritin, quantification of HbA2, HbF and detection of Hb variants by HPLC (High performance liquid chromatography). Furthermore, in order to accurately identify tha… Show more

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