Sickle Cell Disease & Beta-Thalassemia DNA Test

Sickle Cell Disease and Beta-Thalassemia are monogenic hemoglobinopathies caused by mutations in the HBB gene on chromosome 11, resulting in abnormal hemoglobin structure or reduced beta-globin synthesis.

Indications: Why test HBB?

Confirmation of hemoglobin electrophoresis/HPLC findings.
Prenatal and pre-conception carrier screening for couples.
Definitive genotypic classification (HbSS, HbSC, HbS-Beta Thalassemia).

When should I take the test? Pre-conception, early pregnancy prenatal diagnosis, or post-natal diagnostic evaluation.

Do I need to fast or prepare? No fasting needed.

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Test Summary Specs

Turnaround Time	5 to 7 Business Days
Estimated Cost	KES 15,000 – KES 22,000
Methodology	Targeted PCR / Sanger / NGS Variant Panel
Sample Type	5 mL Peripheral Whole Blood (EDTA), Buccal Swabs, or Prenatal Samples
Clinical Use	Diagnostic Confirmation, Carrier Screening, Reproductive Risk Assessment