Beta Thalassemia Test (HBB Genotyping)
Find out if you are at risk
- Beta (β) thalassemias are a group of inherited blood disorders
- Defects in the HBB gene cause β-thalassemia
- 60-80 million people around the world carry a β-thalassemia mutation, making it the most common autosomal recessive disorder in the world
- Simple mouth swab DNA test with results in 1 – 2 weeks
About Beta-Thalassemia
The HBB gene encodes for the β-globin chain of hemoglobin, an essential protein found in red blood cells. Mutations in the HBB gene lead to blood disorders, including β-thalassemia. β-thalassemia is an autosomal recessive disorder, which means two defective copies of HBB are necessary to be affected by the disease.
About Beta-Thalassemia DNA Testing
What is the HBB gene? What are my risks of having a child with β-thalassemia if I have one defective HBB gene?
Getting Started
for Healthcare Providers and Hospitals
Receive more information or to get your clinic set to up offer Beta Thalassemia DNA testing to your patients.
Beta-Thalassemia FAQs
How will I receive my results? How long will testing take? What are the possible results and what are the interpretations for each result type?