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What is Thalassemia Screening? When should a Thalassemia screening be done?

Thalassemia Screening is a developed genetic test conducted on normal blood samples that help to evaluate whether a potential parent or an individual is a carrier of the Thalassemia gene or is impacted by the disorder. The screening checks for different hemoglobinopathies like Alpha, Beta, Delta-beta Thalassemia, HbE, HbD, Sickle cell disease, and Hereditary Persistence of Fetal Hemogloin (HPFH).<br><br>

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What is Thalassemia Screening? When should a Thalassemia screening be done?

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  1. What is Thalassemia Screening? When should a Thalassemia screening be done? Thalassemia Screening is a developed genetic test conducted on normal blood samples that help to evaluate whether a potential parent or an individual is a carrier of the Thalassemia gene or is impacted by the disorder. The screening checks for different hemoglobinopathies like Alpha, Beta, Delta-beta Thalassemia, HbE, HbD, Sickle cell disease, and Hereditary Persistence of Fetal Hemogloin (HPFH). Screening is the first step & this identification allows for determining the further course of action for doctors as well

  2. as future parents. Statistically speaking there is a 3–4% chance of fetuses sorrowing from genetic conditions. When should a Thalassemia screening be done? For couples planning for a child, Thalassemia screening can be done either Before conception Between 11 weeks-13 weeks 6 days of pregnancy Between 15 weeks-20 weeks 6 days of pregnancy It is important to note that while testing can be done up to 20 weeks, decision-making on a genetically abnormal fetus becomes difficult as termination of an abnormal pregnancy is prohibited after 20 weeks as per the guidelines of the PCPNDT Act (Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, 1994, Govt. of India).

  3. For babies, there should be no testing from 0–6 months. Anytime post 6 months is fine. Other individuals curious about checking whether they are runners can do it any time they wish to. Can any lab process the samples & do Thalassemia screenings? No. Technical labs like Lilac Insights which is a Genetic Health Assessment & Diagnostic Center will conduct Thalassemia screenings. Genetic screenings require well-equipped technical labs and analytical support staff to perform the test and scientific professionals to interpret the results.

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