Hemoglobin Electrophoresis

What To Think About

If you are planning to have children and are found to have abnormal types of hemoglobin in your blood, you might consider genetic counseling. This can help you and your partner see how likely you are to have children with certain inherited forms of anemia (such as sickle cell anemia or thalassemia).

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: September 28, 2006
Medical Review:	Renée M. Crichlow, MD - Family Medicine Brian Leber, MDCM, FRCPC - Hematology
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