A woman visited her physician for a routine pregnancy exam….
A woman visited her physician for a routine pregnancy exam. The patient has no history of anemia or hematology disorders. The physician ordered a hemoglobin variant screen to ensure there would be no hematologic complications during the pregnancy. the alkaline pH hemoglobin electrophoresis revealed a band in the S location and in the A location. The sickle solubility test is negative. What is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?
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