title: The human hemoglobin variants in Canada.
abstract: This report summarizes the results of a search for abnormal hemoglobin variants by use of a filter paper electrophoresis technique on 228,300 blood samples obtained from various parts of four Canadian provinces. Abnormal variants were found in 438 samples and were of 27 different varieties, including six new ones. In addition, the characteristics of beta-thalassemia were found in 147 samples. The types of variant found, and their geographical and ethnic origin are presented.
mesh_terms: D000416:Alberta; D005787:Gene Frequency; D014644:Genetic Variation; D006455:Hemoglobins, Abnormal; D006801:Humans; D008350:Manitoba; D008403:Mass Screening; D009864:Ontario; D044469:Racial Groups; D012525:Saskatchewan; D013789:Thalassemia / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D006455:Hemoglobins, Abnormal