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A member asked:
If you are told you are sikling cell positive and for that matter you are as.what dose that mean?
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Sickle cell trait: This means you probably have the sickle cell trait, not the full-blown disease.
Answered 12/2/2013
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Sickle Cell Trait: A refers to normal hemoglobin and s denotes sickle. Sickle cell trait (as) is an inherited condition in which both hemoglobin a and s (more a than s). Sickle cell trait is not a type of sickle cell disease. People with sickle cell trait are generally healthy. Genetic counseling is recommended for individuals who wish to have kids.
Answered 4/22/2013
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