Abstract
Hb Adana (HBA2: c.179G>A) is found worldwide but is extremely rare and carriers are asymptomatic, with red cell indices similar to α+-thalassemia (α+-thal) carriers. First line screening tests are unable to detect the unstable hemoglobin (Hb). Coinheritance with the α-thal (–α3.7) deletion is herein presented and the challenges involving genetic counseling of couples carrying the mutations are discussed.
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