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What does having abnormal hemoglobin mean?
What does having abnormal hemoglobin mean?
What does having abnormal hemoglobin mean?
If your hemoglobin test determines that your count is either low or high then you have abnormal hemoglobin levels.Abnormal hemoglobins result from mutations that change the sequence or number of nucleotides within the globin gene involved
Last updated on 19 May 2023
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How is the sickle cell disease inherited?
Sickle cell gene is inherited from both the parents. 1 set from mother and 1 set from father. This usually happens when both parents are "carriers" of the sickle cell gene, also known as having the sickle cell trait.
Last updated on 19 May 2023
What is sickle cell disease?
A group of disorders that cause red blood cells to become misshapen and break down.
Last updated on 19 May 2023
What does having abnormal hemoglobin mean?
If your hemoglobin test determines that your count is either low or high then you have abnormal hemoglobin levels.Abnormal hemoglobins result from mutations that change the sequence or number of nucleotides within the globin gene involved
Last updated on 19 May 2023
What is the difference between sickle cell and blood cancer?
Both are diffrent while leukemia (blood cancer) is a type of cancer which involves uncontrolled cell division. On the contrary, sickle cell anemia is an abnormality in red blood cells. (due to lack of red blood cells).
Last updated on 19 May 2023
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