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What blood tests confirm the diagnosis of hemoglobinopathies?
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Hbg electrophoresis: The usual approach is to perform a hemoglobin electrophoresis. On occasion other more esoteric specific testing may be required depending on the patient's manifestations and family history of known type. You should be seeing a hematologist.
Answered 11/24/2017
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