When can we get to know if out child is thalassaemic?

Question

I would like to know that if both parents have thalassaemia minor, then when could it be detected if the child too is carrying the trait or is thalassaemic major?

Expert Answer

Dr Shirish KumarNov 29, 2006

Haematologist,
WHO,
Geneva

This can be known by 12-14 weeks of pregnancy by doing genetic tests on the developing baby.

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