HPLC determination of hemoglobins to establish reference values with the aid of statistics and informatics
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2007-09-03
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The purpose of the present study was to establish reference values for hemoglobins (Hb) using HPLC, in samples containing normal Hb (AA), sickle cell trait without alpha-thalassemia (AS), sickle cell trait with alpha-thalassemia (ASH), sickle cell anemia (SS), and Hb SC disease (SC). The blood samples were analyzed by electrophoresis, HPLC and molecular procedures. The Hb A2 mean was 4.30 ± 0.44% in AS, 4.18 ± 0.42% in ASH, 3.90 ± 1.14% in SS, and 4.39 ± 0.35% in SC. They were similar, but above the normal range. Between the AS and ASH groups, only the amount of Hb S was higher in the AS group. The Hb S mean in the AS group was 38.54 ± 3.01% and in the ASH it was 36.54 ± 3.76%. In the qualitative analysis, using FastMap, distinct groups were seen: AA and SS located at opposite extremes, AS and ASH with overlapping values and intermediate distribution, SC between heterozygotes and the SS group. Hb S was confirmed by allele-specific polymerase chain reaction. The Hb values established will be available for use as a reference for the Brazilian population, drawing attention to the increased levels of Hb A2, which should be considered with caution to prevent incorrect diagnoses. ©FUNPEC-RP.
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Hemoglobins, High-performance liquid chromatography, Reference values, hemoglobin, hemoglobin A, hemoglobin A2, hemoglobin C, hemoglobin F, hemoglobin S, alpha thalassemia, blood sampling, controlled study, electrophoresis, hemoglobin determination, high performance liquid chromatography, human, phenotype, reference value, sickle cell anemia, sickle cell trait, alpha-Thalassemia, Brazil, Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid, Computational Biology, Electrophoresis, Genetic Techniques, Heterozygote, Humans, Models, Statistical, Mutation, Phenotype, Reference Values, Sickle Cell Trait
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Genetics and Molecular Research, v. 6, n. 2, p. 453-460, 2007.