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My baby've hb e/beta thalassemia & hb 7.transfusion 100 ml after 7 days her hb 12.5, pcv 38%, s iron 176, tibc 322, ag 4m, w 5k.how is she?next test when?

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NEED CONSULT HEMATOL: You to consult a pediatric hematologist about the above blood test as it suggest the baby may have e/beta thalassemia which is a genetic condition more common in suouth east asia it can be mild condition with normal hemoglobin 9to12 grm/dl or severe with hemoglobin 6to8grm/dl please discuss with his pediatrician and consult a pediatric hematologist and you and your husband needs to tested as well.

Answered 2/4/2014

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