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Chapter-11 Estimation of HbA2

BOOK TITLE: Laboratory Procedures in Haematology

Author
1. Mehdi SR
ISBN
9788180616570
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10437_11
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2006
Pages
3
Author Affiliations
1. JN Medical College, AMU, Aligarh, India, Era’s Lucknow Medical College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Abstract

Haemoglobin A2 is raised in thalassemia trait. Its estimation is required for the differential diagnosis of thalassemias. Different methods are employed for the estimation of haemoglobin A2 however, the haemoglobin electrophoresis in cellulose acetate and gel agar mediums remain the most reliable test.

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