It is concerning that many people have experienced problems with haemoglobin due to haemoglobinopathies (genetically altered and/or synthesised mutations), and that most hemoglobinopathies are missed due to having very few symptoms. Examples include that many people with sickle cell trait are often not identified as carriers of sickle cell trait. Because of this, those who've experienced issues with sickle cell trait must be screened at the time of pregnancy.

Inherited Haemoglobinopathies can have abnormal levels of haemoglobin. Simple blood tests may identify anaemia; however, most basic tests will not be able to identify the actual genetic defect associated with this disorder. Unfortunately, this results in delays of diagnosis and lost opportunities for both counselling and preventive h

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