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  2. Atransferrinemia - Wikipedia

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    Atransferrinemia has an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance, meaning both copies of the gene in each cell are defective. Atransferrinemia is an autosomal recessive metabolic disorder in which there is an absence of transferrin, a plasma protein that transports iron through the blood. [2] [4] Atransferrinemia is characterized by anemia ...

  3. Sickle-cell anemia - Wikipedia

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  4. Carrier testing - Wikipedia

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    Carrier testing. Carrier testing is a type of genetic testing that is used to determine if a person is a carrier for specific autosomal recessive diseases. [1] This kind of testing is used most often by couples who are considering becoming pregnant to determine the risks of their child inheriting one of these genetic disorders. [2]

  5. Existing newborn screenings may be able to identify risk of ...

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    The “heel stick” test is mandated for infants in all 50 states and involves collecting a blood sample from a baby’s heel shortly after birth. That is used to screen for genetic disorders ...

  6. Sideroblastic anemia - Wikipedia

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    Sideroblastic anemia, or sideroachrestic anemia, is a form of anemia in which the bone marrow produces ringed sideroblasts rather than healthy red blood cells (erythrocytes). [1] In sideroblastic anemia, the body has iron available but cannot incorporate it into hemoglobin , which red blood cells need in order to transport oxygen efficiently.

  7. Sickle cell anemia - Wikipedia

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