Alpha thalassemia is an autosomal recessive condition that affects the production of hemoglobin. The clinical presentation ranges from asymptomatic to severe fetal anemia and hydrops. Alpha thalassemia is one of the most common genetic conditions worldwide, and screening should be offered to individuals from known high-risk ethnicities (Asian, Mediterranean, African). Given that ethnicity is not always known, those with a low MCV (<80), normal ferritin, and normal Hb electrophoresis should be offered genetic testing for this condition (see Related ObG Topics below).
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