RESULTS FROM A REFERENCE LABORATORY FOR PRENATAL-DIAGNOSIS OF SICKLE-CELL DISORDERS IN CUBA

Authors
GRANDA H GISPERT S MARTINEZ G GOMEZ M FERREIRA R COLLAZO T MAGARINO C HEREDERO L
Citation
H. Granda et al., RESULTS FROM A REFERENCE LABORATORY FOR PRENATAL-DIAGNOSIS OF SICKLE-CELL DISORDERS IN CUBA, Prenatal diagnosis, 14(8), 1994, pp. 659-662
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Obsetric & Gynecology
Journal title
Prenatal diagnosis → ACNP
ISSN journal
01973851
Volume
14
Issue
8
Year of publication
1994
Pages
659 - 662
Database
ISI
SICI code
0197-3851(1994)14:8<659:RFARLF>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
A nationwide programme for the prevention of sickle cell (SS and SC) d isorders was initiated in Cuba in 1983. Couples at risk were identifie d by screening pregnant women and the partners of those who carry an a bnormal haemoglobin, followed by genetic counselling and the offer of prenatal diagnosis. Prenatal diagnosis was performed in one laboratory , which had carried out 1068 prenatal tests for Hb SS and SC disorders by the end of 1992. The centralization of the service has permitted r apid identification and resolution of problems.