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Introduction Thalassemia is an inherited disorder that disrupts normal hemoglobin production. Patients suffer from anemia and related complications due to defective red blood cells. Moreover, the disorder presents varying severity based on genetic mutations and inheritance patterns. Clinicians diagnose thalassemia using laboratory tests and genetic …
Introduction The Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) test is a blood test that measures the level of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin, a protein produced by the liver. This protein plays a key role in protecting the lungs and other tissues from damage caused by enzymes like elastase. Low levels …
Introduction The Quadruple Test, also known as the Quad Test or Quadruple Screen, is a prenatal screening test conducted during the second trimester of pregnancy to assess the risk of certain chromosomal abnormalities and neural tube defects in the developing fetus. The test typically involves …