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Discussion Forums => Thalassemia Minor => Topic started by: ali.92 on October 27, 2017, 09:44:31 PM

Title: My dad is thal minor so I got tested, lab results, did the doctor miss anything?
Post by: ali.92 on October 27, 2017, 09:44:31 PM
My dad was diagnosed with thalassemia minor last year and the doctor said that each child has a 50% chance of getting it because our mom doesn't have it.
So far I'm the only one tested and the doctor said everything is fine in the results and I shouldn't be concerned about thalassemia.
I just want to know are my results fine and to make sure the doctor didn't miss anything.

CBC                 Results        Reference range       Unit
WBC                5.2               4-11                       10**9/L
RBC                 5.68             4.7-6                      10**12/L
Hemoglobin      163              140-180                  g/L
Hematocrit       0.491           0.40-0.54               
Platelet count   205              150-400                   10**9L
MCV                86.4             80-98                      fL
MCH                28.6             27.5-32.5                pg
MCHC              331              320-360                  g/L
RDW               13.5             11.5-14.5             

Hb Electrophoresis
                     Results           Reference range       Unit
Hb A2             0.028             Normal range less than 0.035

Vitamin B12    175                 133-675                  pmol/L
Ferritin           89                   24-336                   ug/L


             
Title: Re: My dad is thal minor so I got tested, lab results, did the doctor miss anything?
Post by: Andy Battaglia on October 31, 2017, 08:27:39 PM
It does not look like thal minor at all. One note I will make is that your B12 is at the low end of normal. If you experience any tiredness or lack of energy, consider a daily B12 tablet.
Title: Re: My dad is thal minor so I got tested, lab results, did the doctor miss anything?
Post by: jsbhavsar on November 01, 2017, 01:39:44 PM
Was the HbF checked? What is the HbF value? I can only see a the Hb A2.


Looking at what you mentioned it does not look like thal minor.
Title: Re: My dad is thal minor so I got tested, lab results, did the doctor miss anything?
Post by: Andy Battaglia on November 11, 2017, 05:32:24 PM
The MCV is too high and the HbA2 is too low for thal minor. Hb of 16 would not be thal minor.