Sickle cell trait is a genetic condition that results when an individual inherits a gene for normal hemoglobin (A) and a gene for sickle hemoglobin (S) that results in the genotype (AS). Conversely, sickle cell disease occurs when an individual inherits 2 abnormal sickle genes (SS). Unlike individuals with SCD, those with SCT do not have symptoms related to sickling and consequently tend to have a better quality of life than patients who have SCD. Sickle cell disease results in lifelong debilitation and early mortality due to chronic anemia and organ damage, leading to poor quality of life. Sickle cell trait, on the other hand, is relatively benign because patients do not have vaso-occlusive crises as individuals with sickle cell disease do; they have a better quality of life, and mortality is the same as the rest of the general population.Sickle cell trait is generally diagnosed through screening tests followed by confirmatory testing or genetic analysis. Since the Sickle Cell Anemia Act was established in 1972, there has been increased screening for sickle cell trait and disease. Furthermore, each state in the US now offers universal newborn screening before discharge from the hospital. This activity for healthcare professionals is designed to enhance the learner’s competence when managing sickle cell trait, equipping them with updated knowledge, skills, and strategies for timely identification, effective interventions, and improved care coordination, leading to better patient outcomes and reduced morbidity.
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