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What Does My Result Mean? Positive result: Indicates that the screening test detected the presence of Hemoglobin S or sickle hemoglobin, which may mean you carry the sickle cell trait. These results are a preliminary screening.
25 Φεβ 2024 · Sickle cell trait is a genetic condition that results when an individual inherits a gene for normal hemoglobin (A) and a gene for sickle hemoglobin (S) that results in the genotype (AS). Conversely, sickle cell disease occurs when an individual inherits 2 abnormal sickle genes (SS).
An out-of-range screening result suggesting sickle cell trait usually means that your baby does have sickle cell trait, but your baby will need more follow-up testing to know for sure. To learn more about screening results, visit the Blood Spot Screening Results page .
9 Φεβ 2024 · Sickle cell trait means you carry one copy of the gene that causes sickle disease. Most people with sickle cell trait don’t experience symptoms, but they can pass the affected gene...
15 Μαΐ 2024 · People with sickle cell trait (SCT) inherit one sickle cell gene and one normal gene. People with SCT usually do not have any of the symptoms of sickle cell disease (SCD), but they can pass the trait on to their children. Talk to your doctor about getting tested for SCT if you are at risk.
Get Screened to Know Your Sickle Cell Status. has sickle cell disease (SCD) or sickle cell trait (SCT), blood tests must be done to screen for these conditions. Arming yourself with this information is referred to as knowing your sickle cell status. What is sickle cell screening?
Doctors diagnose sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait using blood tests that identify abnormal hemoglobin types. All babies in the United States are now screened with a simple blood test when they are born.
