Is there any indication for hydroxyurea in patients with sickle cell trait?
Answer from: at Community Practice
No.
Of course, be sure it is the correct diagnosis and not HgA + HgS (beta+) which, as you know, shows HgA and HgS on electrophoresis and can/will be called trait if not looked at by someone experienced to note if A> S or if S > A. If MCV is low. If HgA2 is up. HgF up etc... If indirect Bili/...