Routine screening for {alpha}-thalassaemia using an immunochromatographic strip assay for haemoglobin Bart's

Conclusion
The results showed a high sensitivity for screening for α0-thalassaemia using IC strip assay for Hb Bart's. This simple method, used in combination with conventional screening protocols, should lead to a significant reduction in the number of referral cases for DNA analysis. Cost effectiveness in each population should be taken into consideration.

Source: Journal of Medical Screening - August 22, 2014 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Prayalaw, P., Fucharoen, G., Fucharoen, S. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research