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GTR Home > Conditions/Phenotypes > Beta thalassemia intermedia

Summary

Beta-thalassemia (BT) intermedia is a form of BT (see this term) characterized by mild to moderate anemia which does not or only occasionally requires transfusion. [from ORDO]

Available tests

9 tests are in the database for this condition.

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Practice guidelines

  • ACMG ACT, 2023
    American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, Newborn Screening ACT Sheet, Hemoglobin F-Only; Hemoglobin F With Decreased A, 2023
  • ACMG Algorithm, 2023
    ACMG Algorithm, Hemoglobin F Only or F with Decreased A: Transfusion Dependent or Non Transfusion Dependent beta-Thalassemia; Hb beta 0 Thalassemia; Hb beta+/beta+ Thalassemia; Hb beta0/beta+ Thalassemia Screening Result, 2023
  • ACMG Algorithm, 2009
    American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, Algorithm, Hb Screening (non-S), 2009

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