Spectrum of hemoglobinopathies in a tertiary care centre

Abstract

HbD/HbE hemoglobinopathies; Hemoglobin electrophoresis; Hemoglobinopathies; Sickle cell disorders; Thalassemia; Background: Thalassemia and other structural hemoglobinopathies are the most common single gene disorders throughout the world with the highest frequency in the tropics, subtropics, Mediterranean basin and Southeast Asia. This study aims to provide a better assessment on the spectrum of hemoglobinopathies in our context.