Table 2 Distribution of hemoglobin variants
Heel, n = 520 | Cord, n = 1132 | |
|---|---|---|
Negative, non-carrier | 484 (93.1%) | 1049 (92.7%) |
Carrier HbD | 2 (0.4%) | 2 (0.2%) |
Carrier HbE | 31 (5.9%) | 72 (6.4%) |
Carrier Other | 3 (0.6%) | 4 (0.4%) |
Sickle/Beta-Thalassemia, HB-FEa | – | 1 (0.1%) |
HB-Other Positive | – | 1 (0.1%) |
Unavailable; unsatisfactory sample quality | – | 3 (0.3%) |