14:26 1st September 2017 | Genotype

Genotype SS AA AS AC Sickle Cells Heamoglobin Genotype Tests Genetic Constitution Blood Type Type A Type B Type AB Type O Blood Group Compatibility HB Electrophoresis Blood Disorder ABO/RH

BloodtypeIn this blog post we will look at the definition of the words genotype and blood group and why it is important to know your genotype and your blood group compatibility. We will also look at the tests used to determine genotype and blood types and which tests are offered by Bridge Clinic.

What is a Genotype?

A genotype is the entire genetic constitution of an individual, i.e. the genetic makeup of an organism or group of o...

07:42 7th March 2017 | Sickle Cell Anaemia

SS Sickle Cell Sickle Cell Anaemia Abnormal Haemoglobin Genetic Disorder Sickle Cell Crisis PGD PGS SCD IVF

Healthy red blood cells are responsible for distributing enough oxygen throughout the body. If you have sickle cell anaemia, a type of anaemia that is inherited (i.e. a genetic disorder), you don’t have enough healthy red blood cells.

In medical terms, abnormal haemoglobin S (Hb S) instead of haemoglobin A (Hb A) is present in the red blood cells.

Regular, healthy red blood cells are round and flexible, making movement through blo...