APoGI for the Haemoglobin Disorders

Implications for a Child when One Partner carries Alpha Zero Thalassaemia and the Other carries Alpha Thalassaemia (type unknown)

It is not possible to issue accurate information unless the diagnoses in both partners are of equal accuracy. The result of such further testing will indicate which of the following is appropriate:

Implications for a child when one partner carries alpha zero thalassaemia and the other partner...
- ...carries alpha plus thalassaemia
- ...also carries alpha zero thalassaemia [both carry alpha zero thalassaemia] and information on avoiding the risk of alpha zero thalassaemia major

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