DNA diagnosis confirms hemoglobin deletion in newborn screen follow-up

Urvashi Bhardwaj, Yao Hua Zhang, Desirée S. Jackson, George R. Buchanan, Bradford L. Therrell, Linda L. McCabe, Edward R B McCabe

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Abstract

Molecular genetic confirmatory testing with polymerase chain reaction amplification is integral to neonatal hemoglobinopathy screening programs. In this study, we demonstrate applicability of polymerase chain reaction-based testing for the common deletions in blacks responsible for hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin. This approach will provide rapid diagnostic clarification in newborn screening follow-up.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)346-348
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Pediatrics
Volume142
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1 2003

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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