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Fact Sheet: Hemoglobin E Trait

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source: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

year: N/A

summary/abstract:

What is the hemoglobin E trait? 

• Hemoglobin E trait is a condition that affects the red blood cells. 

• Your red blood cells contain hemoglobin, which carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of your body. People with normal hemoglobin have only one (1) type, hemoglobin A. 

• People with hemoglobin E trait have hemoglobin A and hemoglobin E in their red blood cells. Hemoglobin E is not normal. 

• People with hemoglobin E trait usually do not have enough hemoglobin. 

Who can have the hemoglobin E trait?

Hemoglobin E trait is very common in people whose ancestors came from Asia. It can also be found in people whose ancestors came from Africa, India, the Middle East, or the Mediterranean region. It is possible for a person of any nationality to have a hemoglobin E trait.

 

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