However, in alpha thalassemia, especially the silent or trait forms, this test may appear ... To manage this, doctors may regularly monitor serum ferritin levels, a measure of iron stores.

Alpha-thalassemia trait can occur when you inherit one or ... A doctor can check an iron storage level (ferritin test) to confirm. Sometimes, people co-inherit the thalassemia trait with other ...

There are two types of thalassemia - Alpha and Beta. The affected children ... and the thalassemia trait (carrier) can be detected by haemoglobin electrophoresis by HPLC (detects raised HbA2 ...

The authors suggested that iron supplements should be considered for pregnant women with alpha or beta ... in those with beta thalassemia minor. If you have thalassemia trait or thalassemia ...

the alpha-thalassemia trait, the intermediate form of hemoglobin H disease, and the hemoglobin Bart hydrops fetalis syndrome that is lethal in utero or soon after birth. Alpha-thalassemia is ...

Thalassemia is a hereditary disorder acquired from a person's parents. There are two primary constitutes, alpha thalassemia ... thalassemia trait. About 10,000 - 15,000 babies with thalassemia ...

alpha thalassemia trait, hemoglobin H disease, and Bart's hydrops fetalis. In Beta Thalassemia there are mutations in the beta globin genes. There are three main subtypes of beta thalassemia ...

There are two main types of thalassemia: alpha and beta thalassemia ... expectant mothers in the first trimester for Thalassemia trait should be made mandatory.

Thalassemia ... trait. However, particular ethnic groups are more likely to be affected, with between 5% and 30% of these populations experiencing symptoms of thalassemia. Both alpha- and beta ...