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Suggest Treatment For Sickle Cell Trait
Last year I had a blood test done which came back positive for the sickle cell trait. I want to do a second blood test to be sure, but first I'd like to know if there is any possibility of a false-positive. If it makes any difference, I had fasted for a full 24 hours prior to the test. Thanks in advance.
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Hi,
Sickle cell trait is a hereditary hemoglobin disorder and cannot be cured. However sickle cell trait usually causes only a mild anemia and the real issue is when two sickle cell trait people wish to have children when prenatal diagnosis is required to avoid full blown sickle disease children. However You have to take regular folic acid supplements.
Sickle cell trait is a hereditary hemoglobin disorder and cannot be cured. However sickle cell trait usually causes only a mild anemia and the real issue is when two sickle cell trait people wish to have children when prenatal diagnosis is required to avoid full blown sickle disease children. However You have to take regular folic acid supplements.
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