Unit Objectives - 3

Unit objectives:

10. Define the treatment goal for HbS disease.

11. Identify the amino acid substitution and electrophoretic mobility of hemoglobin C and hemoglobin C- Harlem.

12. Explain the importance of differentiating Hb D and HbG from HbS.

13. Describe the amino acid substitution in HbE and the importance of genetic counseling.

14. Describe the lab findings in interaction of HbS with HbD, HbO- Arab, and Korle Bu.