Unit Objectives - 3
Unit objectives:
8. Correlate the clinical expression of thalassemias associated with
genetic defects
of the alpha genes with the number of alpha genes present.
9. Justify genetic testing and counseling for those of Asian descent who have a-thalassemia
trait.
10. Describe the clinical syndromes of thalassemia associated with structural hemoglobin variants.
11. Specify the erythrocytic indices that are important in screening for thalassemia.