Alpha-Thalassemia: Looking Beyond Routine Tests

When routine blood tests leave questions unanswered, further testing can help families understand an inherited blood condition.

Sankalp Labs has introduced alpha-thalassemia deletion testing using MLPA (Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification). The test detects missing sections of DNA in the alpha-globin gene cluster, helping clarify cases where routine findings are inconclusive.

This capability supports more detailed diagnosis, family studies and genetic counselling. It is another step towards helping families understand what a diagnosis means for them and make informed decisions with their care teams.