hemoglobin variants and prevalence in newborn screening
Hemoglobin variants refer to genetic differences in the structure of hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Prevalence in newborn screening refers to how common these genetic differences are in newborns who are being tested for various health conditions shortly after birth.
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