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'HB typing' report is not satisfactory
Hi Doctor,
Recently, we have undergone HB typing test before planning for the second child. The doctors suggested based on results of the report that go for 'mutation test for alpha thalassemia',. Please suggest is it really require to undergo this test as we have our first baby(7 Yrs) healthy ?.
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Dr. Yogesh Kumar Sehrawat
Consultant Physician
11 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello dear, if you don't have any family history of thalassemia from both the families then it's not necessary to undergo for this testing. Tc
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