Table 1. Hematologic differences between SCA and S/Beta in literature.
Patients & Tests | HbSS | Hb S/β0 | Hb S/β+ |
---|---|---|---|
RBC Morphology | Normocytic | Microcytic | Microcytic |
Normochromic | Microchromic | Microchromic | |
Hemoglobin Electrophoresis | |||
A2 (%) | <3.5 | >3.5 | >3.5 |
F (%) | <10 | <20 | <20 |
A0 (%) | 0 | 0 | 20–30 |
S (%) | >90 | >80 | >60 |
Phenotype | Usually Heavy | Medium-Heavy | Mild-Medium |