Question 1

what is hemoglobin?

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Found in RBCs: Hemoglobin is a main component of the red blood cell (RBC). It is a protein that serves to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.

Question 2

what is hemoglobin sc?

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Two variants: Hemoglobin sc is present in people who have two variants of the beta chain of hemoglobin.  One gene has sickle cell variant and the other gene has hemoglobin c variant.  There disease is more sever than hb s trait, but less severe than hb s disease.

Question 3

what is hemoglobin rainier?

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Variant Hb: It is one of the variants that binds oxygen strongly that causes tissue hypoxia and high hemoglobin levels. The defect is as follows: an abnormal Hb of the molecular formula α2Aβ2145Tyr→Cys; heterozygotes have polycythemia because of increased oxygen affinity of this Hb.

Question 4

what is hemoglobin a1c?

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Average blood sugar: Hemoglobin A1c is a measure of the percentage of red blood cells permanently bound to glucose. Normally about 5% of our red cells are glycosolated. If you have greater than 6.5% you are diabetic. It is not affected by fasting, and since our rbc's live 90-120 days, it reflects an average over that time.

Question 5

what is hemoglobin f?is anemia occur from it?

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Fetal, newborn type: There are different types of hemoglobin, and they are determined by the type of dna in one's genes. What most people have are called normal hemoglobin types, and then there are genetic mutations that create other types of "abnormal" hemoglobin (that are not as good as the normal hemoglobin). Hemoglobin f is the normal hemoglobin of fetuses and newborn babies, and f does not cause anemia.

Question 6

what is hemoglobin e disease?

Accepted Answer

Beta thal variant: This is a mild genetic illness that affects the ability of red blood cells to make hemoglobin. The allele responsible has its origin in southeast asia. A one-dose carrier has no problems; a two-dose carrier may be mildly anemic.

Question 7

what is hemoglobin a1c and how to lower the marker?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes: It is a marker for persistent elevated blood sugar. You nee dot see your primary care and be tested for diabetes. Diet, exercise, weight loss and if needed medications can lower HGB a1c.

Question 8

what is hemoglobin a1c and why is it so important in pregnancyy?

Accepted Answer

Blood sugar average: The hba1c gives us a rough estimate of how your blood sugars are over the prior three months. High blood sugars during pregnancy can lead to complications for both mother and baby.

Question 9

what is hemoglobin e-beta thalassemia?

Accepted Answer

Sever anemia: This syndrome is quite common in Thailand ,where there. is a high incidence of the genes for B0 thalassemia and Be golobin

Question 10

what is hemoglobin a1c immunoassay?

Accepted Answer

See details: It generally measures your diabetic control over the previous 3 months.

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