The Automated Dithionite Test for the Detection of Hemoglobin S in Military Personnel. A Technic Evolved from Molecular Concepts,

Abstract

Automated, inexpensive, mass screening technics for the detection of hemoglobin S in both military and civilian populations have been proven by extensive field tests. These automated mass screening technics permit, for the first time in the history of sickle cell disease, the development of accurate, compiled statistical data, including gene frequency, incidence, morbidity, and mortality. The use of automated, inexpensive, objective, molecular-based mass screening technics is an essential prior condition for the elimination of this genetic disease by appropriate genetic counseling.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0750312

Entities

People

  • Frank R. Camp Jr.
  • Nicholas F. Conte
  • Robert M. Nalbandian

Organizations

  • United States Army Medical Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cells
  • Civilian Population
  • Counseling
  • Detection
  • Elimination
  • Field Tests
  • Frequency
  • Genetic Diseases
  • Hemoglobin
  • Military Personnel
  • Morbidity
  • Sickle Cells
  • Statistical Data

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Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology