Thalassemia genetic test for pregnant women is necessary. The test can detect whether the child carries the gene or not, as well as determine the type of thalassemia gene and take appropriate treatment.
Thalassemia is a hereditary disease, and children with thalassemia major may have severe anemia, hepatosplenomegaly, jaundice, developmental abnormalities and even death. Some parents may carry the thalassemia gene, but it is a recessive gene and does not show up. However, the probability of the child carrying this gene can be determined by means of genetic testing.
Therefore, people at high risk of thalassemia are advised to go to the hospital for thalassemia genetic testing. In case of abnormal test results, it is recommended to take targeted treatment with the help of a doctor.