
Diagnostic Algorithm for Thalassemia
Purpose: | To evaluate a patient for thalassemia using a panel of screening tests as described by Lafferty. |
Specialty: | Hematology Oncology Clinical Laboratory Genetics |
Objective: | criteria for diagnosis |
ICD-10: | D56 |
Description: | The diagnosis of thalassemia may need to be considered in a patient with erythrocytic microcytosis, in unexplained hydrops fetalis, or for genetic counseling of patients at risk for thalassemia major. A panel of screening tests can help direct subsequent specialized testing. |
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