- Female
- 33 Years
- 1 days ago
Question
I am 14 weeks pregnant and my blood report shows that I am an HbE carrier/trait. My doctor has advised that my husband also get tested. Does this mean I have thalassemia, and is my baby at risk? My hemoglobin is 10.5, and my HbA2 is elevated, possibly due to B12 deficiency and masked iron deficiency. Please advise.
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
HbE trait is a thalassemia variant. If your husband is also a carrier, baby may be at risk. He should take HPLC test.
Dr. Vasanthasree Suggests...
Take a HB Electrophoresis (HPLC) Test Test
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