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Hi, I am planning for a baby so I just want to know what test I need to do any genetic diseases like thalassemia and all.
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Do you or any of your family members have thalassemia or hailing from endemic regions?
Unless no need for genetic testing.
Take healthy diet, exercise regularly and folic acid...if suffering from any chronic disease...connect for consultation
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
22 yrs exp
Chandigarh
To rule out thalassemia you can go for Hb electrophoresis
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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Jaipur
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Dr. Gunjan Agrawal
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18 yrs exp
Jaipur
Thalassemia screening
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
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