The Alberta Newborn Screening Approach for Sickle Cell Disease: The Advantages of Molecular Testing

The Alberta Newborn Screening Approach for Sickle Cell Disease: The Advantages of Molecular Testing

Sickle cell disease (SCD), a group of inherited red blood cell (RBC) disorders caused by pathogenic variants in the beta-globin gene (<i>HBB</i>), can cause lifelong disabilities and/or early mortality. If diagnosed early, preventative measures significantly reduce adverse outcomes relat...

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Main Authors: Janet R. Zhou, Ross Ridsdale, Lauren MacNeil, Margaret Lilley, Stephanie Hoang, Susan Christian, Pamela Blumenschein, Vanessa Wolan, Aisha Bruce, Gurpreet Singh, Nicola Wright, Jillian S. Parboosingh, Ryan E. Lamont, Iveta Sosova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:International Journal of Neonatal Screening
Subjects:
sickle cell disease
sickle cell trait
newborn screening
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2409-515X/7/4/78

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