Guidance
Delta beta thalassaemia carrier: description in brief
Information for pregnant women to understand what it means to be a delta beta thalassaemia.
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A blood test can identify adults who carry the gene for delta beta thalassaemia.
This publication explains about being a carrier and how this can affect an individual and their family.
It explains:
- what a delta beta thalassaemia carrier is
- possible conditions children 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.
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Published 1 January 2012
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