Table 2.

Hb H disease genotypes identified by the California Newborn Screening Program, January 2006–December 2008.

GenotypeNewborns identifiedEstimated birth prevalence (per 100,000)
α3.7/SEA 85 
α3.7/FIL 25 1.5 
α4.2/SEA .3 
α3.7/THAI .05 
α4.2/FIL .05 
αCSα/SEA 13 .77 
αPolyAα/SEA .05 
SEA/SEA .17 
TOTAL 134 
GenotypeNewborns identifiedEstimated birth prevalence (per 100,000)
α3.7/SEA 85 
α3.7/FIL 25 1.5 
α4.2/SEA .3 
α3.7/THAI .05 
α4.2/FIL .05 
αCSα/SEA 13 .77 
αPolyAα/SEA .05 
SEA/SEA .17 
TOTAL 134 

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