World Thalassemia Day: Why Carrier Screening Matters

India has one of the highest thalassemia carrier rates in the world — nearly 4% of the population. May 8 is observed as World Thalassemia Day to spread awareness about prevention through screening.

What Is Thalassemia?

Thalassemia is a genetic disorder that affects haemoglobin production, leading to chronic anaemia. Severe forms require lifelong blood transfusions.

Why Pre-Marital and Pre-Conception Screening Matters

If both partners are silent carriers, their child has a 25% chance of severe thalassemia. A simple test can prevent this entirely.

Tests for Thalassemia Detection

• Complete Blood Count (CBC) — first screening tool
• Haemoglobin Electrophoresis / HPLC — confirms carrier status
• Iron studies — to rule out iron deficiency anaemia

Learn more about our hematology tests.

Who Should Get Tested

• Couples planning marriage
• Couples planning pregnancy
• Anyone with family history of anaemia

Book thalassemia screening at Aarvak Diagnostics this May.