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Which blood test should be done to detect if thalassemia-major or minor?
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Electrophoresis: Usually, the type of thalassemia can be determined by a blood smear accompanied by hemoglobin electrophoresis. A laboratory physician can interpret the results and determine what hemoglobin abnormality is present. For certain types of disease, a genetic test may be necessary.
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