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anshul:
Hi All,

I am from Delhi, India and father of 9 months old thal major. Would like to know what regular medical tests are required along with transfusions.

Dharmesh:
Hi Anshul,
Warm welcome to the Thalpal.

First of all take opportunity to meet the group of Thals from whole of India at International Conference. They are at delhi on 24-25 November. You will be happy to see all those friends. They will inspire you.
http://www.thalassemiaconference.in/
 
Tests:
Pre transfusion Hb (It should be above 9.00gms) ,S.Ferritin at every 3 months

anshul:
Thanks Dharmesh. Is there any other tests also that are done regularly(annually, semi annually)..?

Dharmesh:
Looking on the age i don't think anything will be useful right now.

Pratik:
Hi Anshul,

Welcome to Thalpal. Nice to meet you.

Regarding regular tests, below are the tests which you should get done during every transfusion:

1. CBC (Complete Blood Count).
2. SGPT/SGOT (ALT/AST).

Regarding, annual, semi-annual tests:

1. Serum Ferritin (should be done every 2-3 months).
2. HIV (every 6 months).
3. FBS (Fasting Blood Glucose - annually).

That's all I believe now, should be sufficient. :)

-P.

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