Question

To study the amount of hemoglobin present in the blood of different members of your family.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Family studies can be done to evaluate carrier status and the types of mutations present in other family members. DNA testing is not routinely done but can be used to help diagnose haemoglobin variants, thalassaemia, and to determine carrier status.

Answer 2

Answer:

For a hemoglobin test, a member of your health care team takes a sample of blood by pricking your fingertip or inserting a needle into a vein in your arm. For infants, the sample may be obtained by pricking the heel. The blood sample is sent to a lab for analysis.