Sickle Cell Disease (Hemoglobin S, C and E) Genotyping
Find out if you are at risk
- Sickle cell disease is a red blood cell disorder caused by abnormal hemoglobin
- Defects in the HBB gene result in the production of abnormal hemoglobin
- It is the most common inherited blood disorder in the US, affecting 90,000 to 100,000 Americans
- Simple mouth swab DNA test with results in 1 – 2 weeks
About Sickle Cell Disease
The HBB gene encodes the β-globin chain of hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells. Mutations in the this gene result in the production of abnormal hemoglobin and can lead to sickle cell disorders.
About Sickle Cell Disease DNA Testing
What is the HBB gene? What are the different mutations in the HBB gene that cause sickle cell disease? Which form of sickle cell disease is the HbS mutation associated with?
Getting Started
for Healthcare Providers and Hospitals
Receive more information or to get your clinic set to up offer Sickle Cell Disease DNA testing to your patients.
Sickle Cell Disease 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?