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Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder that affects the production of hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. Thalassemia is caused by mutations in the genes that control the production of hemoglobin. Thalassemia genetic counselling is a specialized type of genetic counselling that can help individuals and families understand the genetic basis of thalassemia and make informed decisions about their healthcare.
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Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder that is caused by mutation in genes which are responsible for producing hemoglobin. It is inherited when both or even one parent carries the gene mutation. In conditions like beta thalassemia, the child may develop moderate to severe anemia depending on the genetic combination.
Thalassemia screening test can check whether a person carries abnormal hemoglobin genes or not. It is recommended for couples who are planning pregnancy, individuals with a family history of thalassemia, and people undergoing fertility evaluation.
A thalassemia genetic test is specifically identified by an individual carries the thalassemia gene to identify symptoms. A full thalassemia screening test includes additional blood tests and hemoglobin analysis to diagnose different forms of thalassemia.
Thalassemia genetic counseling can play a very important role in preventing severe forms of the disorder even before pregnancy begins. Through structured thalassemia counseling and testing, couples are able to clearly understand the genetic status and make informed reproductive choices.
