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What are the risks for the patient in undergoing a fetal hemoglobin test?
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Fetal Hemoglobin: Some patients have a high level of fetal hemoglobin, for a number of potential reasons. The fetal hemoglobin does not cause any problem, but some blood diseases that are important to know, and potentially treat, such as sickle cell anemia, are important. The hemoglobin electrophoresis, the test for most of these issues, will help the hematologist if there is a problem and needs treatment.
Answered 1/29/2012
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Blood test: This is just a blood test. The risks are the same for any blood testing, such as bruising and the needle site.
Answered 1/8/2013
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