Hi,
I am a 28 yrs old male from Singapore. Recently, I took a Blood Count test because my wife is pregnant. Luckily she is fine, and I got the reason of why I am feeling tired frequently.
I need some help to explain my results.
My blood count test highlighted:
Total Red Cell count 6.4
Haemoglobin 13.4
MCV 65
MCH 21
The rest of the results are in the normal range.
I also took the Thalassemia screen confirming I am a Thalassemia Alpha minor.
Ferritin 166 ug/L
HbA2: 2.8
Haemoglobin F: 0%
HBH Inclusion Bodies: Detected
Comment: HbA present.
Hb-H inclusion bodies less than 1 percent.
Suggestive of Alpha-Thalassaemia Trait.
My wife Gyne told me that 3 of my gene out of the 4 Alpha is mutated.She also mentioned that I may not recovered from flu easily and will need to take folic for life.
Looking at the result provided, how did she know that 3 of my gene is mutated? If I show another doctor the result, will they understand my condition-3 gene mutated? Is this serious?
Help is much appreciated. THanks!
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