sickle cell disease

How is Sickle Cell Disease Diagnosed?

SCD is commonly diagnosed through newborn screening, which involves a blood test that can detect the presence of HbS. If the screening test indicates SCD, confirmatory tests like hemoglobin electrophoresis or DNA analysis are performed.

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