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Did hemoglobin electrophoresis test for thalassemia and it's normal pattern. any other test necessary for thalassemia? i am getting married so worried
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Can miss it: The screen for thal Minor is a complete blood count. A hemoglobin electrophoresis may miss the mild changes. Discuss this specifically with your physician
Answered 5/31/2016
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