How will you know if you are a carrier of sickle cell trait?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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The only way to find out if you are the carrier of sickle cell anemia is to get a simple blood test done. The blood test will tell you whether you have sickle cell gene or not.

Dr. Kamran Suggests...

Take a SSA (RO) ANTIBODY Test or Take a ALLERGY, AUBERGINE/EGGPLANT/BRINJAL Test

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Answered 24/07/2025

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