A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "A Better Way to Protect College Athletes," by Lynn Pasquerella in the July 16, 2012 issue, which explores the topic of the health and well being of college athletes in regards to testing for the sickle-cell trait....
Genetic testing If two copies of the Hb S gene mutation are detected, then the person has sickle cell disease. If the person has one gene that codes for Hb S and one normal gene, then the person has sickle cell trait. If the person has one Hb S copy and a Hb C or beta thalassemi...
In August 2010, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) mandated that all of its incoming Division I student-athletes be tested for sickle cell trait. Student-athletes have the additional options to provide proof of a previous sickle cell test result or decline testing, by signing a ...
Sickle Cell Disease - Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment from the Merck Manuals - Medical Consumer Version.
A sickle cell test is a blood test. The sickle cell test is used to determine if a person has a special type of genetically transmitted disorder called sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait. What happens if a person has a positive sickle cell test?
Sickle Cell Disease (Clinical) Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of genetic disorders in which an abnormal Hb molecule (Hb S) transforms RBCs into sickle-shaped cells, resulting in chronic anemia, vasoocclusive episodes, pain, and organ damage. Sickle cell trait, which is the heterozygous...
Perceptions and preferences for genetic testing for sickle cell disease or trait: a qualitative study in Cameroon, Ghana and Tanzania Article Open access 19 February 2024 References Neel, J. V. The inheritance of sickle cell anemia. Science 110, 64–66 (1949). CAS PubMed Google Scholar ...
Heterozygote Testing and Carrier Screening Matthew J.McGinniss,Michael M.Kaback, inEmery and Rimoin's Principles and Practice of Medical Genetics, 2013 24.3.3Sickle-Cell Anemia Screening for sickle-cell trait has been initiated in several parts of the world (including the United States). Although...
Sickle Cell Disease - Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment from the MSD Manuals - Medical Consumer Version.
If a child is born with one defective hemoglobin-beta gene, they may become acarrierof the disease. Carriers usually don’t develop SCD symptoms. But they can pass the disease on to their children if their partner also carries the sickle cell trait. ...