How is thalassemia diagnosed?
Your doctor will do an exam and ask about your health history. Tests you may need include: • A complete blood count (CBC). • A gene test. • An iron level test. • A blood test that measures the amounts of different types of hemoglobin, to help find out which type of thalassemia you have. If you learn that you have thalassemia, your family members should to talk to their doctors about testing.
