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Beta thalassaemia carrier: description in brief
Information for pregnant women to understand what it means to be a beta thalassaemia carrier.
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A blood test can identify adults who carry the gene for beta thalassaemia.
This publication explains about being a carrier and how this can affect an individual and their family.
It explains:
- what a beta thalassaemia carrier is
- possible conditions a baby could inherit from a carrier
- genetic inheritance for haemoglobin disorders
- what the result means for other people in the family
Refer to how to print digital leaflets if you need to provide a copy of this guidance for someone who cannot access the internet.
Contact the PHE Screening helpdesk with any queries about this publication, making sure you include its full title.
Updates to this page
Published 1 January 2012Last updated 2 October 2020 + show all updates
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Addition of Urdu translation for 'Beta thalassaemia carrier' information leaflet.
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Updated leaflet with new statement on use of personal data and copyright.
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First published.