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81257 Hba1/hba2 gene

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: HBA1/HBA2 gene testing, alpha-thalassemia screening

Molecular analysis of the HBA1 and HBA2 genes to identify mutations and deletions associated with alpha-thalassemia.

Clinical Context

Used to detect alpha-thalassemia mutations in patients with microcytic anemia and family history for genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis.

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Specialties

GeneticsHematologyPathology

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