Fast Five Quiz: Sickle Cell Disease Presentation and Diagnosis

Sophie M. Lanzkron, MD, MHS

August 17, 2023

It is very important to distinguish sickle beta+ thalassemia from sickle trait. In sickle beta+ thalassemia, the amount of Hgb S is greater than the amount of Hgb A. In sickle trait, there is more Hgb A than Hgb S. People with sickle beta+ thalassemia have manifestations of SCD.

Learn more about diagnostic considerations in SCD.

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