Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Genetic Screens02:46

Genetic Screens

5.3K
Genetic screens are tools used to identify genes and mutations responsible for phenotypes of interest. Genetic screens help identify individuals or a group of people at risk of developing  genetic diseases and help them with early intervention, targeted therapy, and reproductive options.
Forward genetic screens
Forward or “classical” genetic screens involve creating random mutations in an organism’s DNA using radiation, mutagens, or insertion of additional bases, which...
5.3K
Blood Transfusion01:15

Blood Transfusion

1.5K
Blood transfusion is a critical medical procedure that saves lives and treats various medical conditions. It involves transferring blood from a donor to a recipient. This process requires a thorough understanding of the ABO blood group system and its associated antigens and antibodies.
Blood Transfusion Overview
A blood transfusion is a medical procedure used to replace blood lost due to injury, surgery, or to treat conditions such as anemia or cancer. During a transfusion, donor blood is...
1.5K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Flow cytometric analysis of peritoneal dialysis fluid in suspected peritonitis: diagnostic performance and limitations.

Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine·2026
Same author

EHA Recommendations for preconceptual and antenatal screening and prenatal diagnosis for hemoglobinopathies.

HemaSphere·2026
Same author

Exploring the use of a youth specific screening tool in hematological cancer care: perspectives from young adult patients and healthcare professionals.

Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer·2026
Same author

Clinical Heterogeneity and Outcome of acquired PRCA: a Multicenter European Study.

Blood advances·2026
Same author

No overall increased risk of death in individuals with sickle cell trait: a study of 467 779 general population adults.

Blood·2026
Same author

Osteoarthritis and analgesic consumption in haemochromatosis HFE C282Y homozygotes with normal or low iron parameters.

Nature communications·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Nov 20, 2025

Detection of Residual Donor Erythroid Progenitor Cells after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Patients with Hemoglobinopathies
11:59

Detection of Residual Donor Erythroid Progenitor Cells after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Patients with Hemoglobinopathies

Published on: September 6, 2017

7.6K

[The Danish screening programme for haemoglobinopathies].

Andreas Glenthøj1, Mie Samson, Nina Toft

  • 1andreas.glenthoej@regionh.dk.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|January 25, 2021
PubMed
Summary

Haemoglobinopathy screening in Denmark identifies carriers from high-prevalence regions. Prenatal diagnostics are offered to couples with two carriers, enabling informed reproductive choices.

More Related Videos

A Precision Medicine Tool for Measurement and Monitoring of Hemoglobin S in Sickle Cell Disease Patients Receiving Transfusion Therapy
07:24

A Precision Medicine Tool for Measurement and Monitoring of Hemoglobin S in Sickle Cell Disease Patients Receiving Transfusion Therapy

1.8K
Medium-throughput Screening Assays for Assessment of Effects on Ca2+-Signaling and Acrosome Reaction in Human Sperm
05:44

Medium-throughput Screening Assays for Assessment of Effects on Ca2+-Signaling and Acrosome Reaction in Human Sperm

Published on: March 1, 2019

8.5K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Nov 20, 2025

Detection of Residual Donor Erythroid Progenitor Cells after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Patients with Hemoglobinopathies
11:59

Detection of Residual Donor Erythroid Progenitor Cells after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Patients with Hemoglobinopathies

Published on: September 6, 2017

7.6K
A Precision Medicine Tool for Measurement and Monitoring of Hemoglobin S in Sickle Cell Disease Patients Receiving Transfusion Therapy
07:24

A Precision Medicine Tool for Measurement and Monitoring of Hemoglobin S in Sickle Cell Disease Patients Receiving Transfusion Therapy

1.8K
Medium-throughput Screening Assays for Assessment of Effects on Ca2+-Signaling and Acrosome Reaction in Human Sperm
05:44

Medium-throughput Screening Assays for Assessment of Effects on Ca2+-Signaling and Acrosome Reaction in Human Sperm

Published on: March 1, 2019

8.5K

Area of Science:

  • Medical Genetics
  • Public Health
  • Reproductive Medicine

Background:

  • Increasing prevalence of haemoglobinopathies in Denmark due to immigration.
  • Established Danish Health Authority screening recommendations since 1995.
  • Importance of identifying carriers for genetic counseling and prenatal diagnostics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current practices and implications of haemoglobinopathy screening in Denmark.
  • To highlight the genetic counseling and prenatal diagnostic options available.
  • To discuss the impact of screening on reproductive decisions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of Danish Health Authority guidelines on haemoglobinopathy screening.
  • Description of carrier screening protocols for pregnant women and partners.
  • Overview of prenatal diagnostic techniques (chorionic villus biopsy, amniocentesis).

Main Results:

  • Approximately 10% of the Danish population has ethnic roots in high-prevalence haemoglobinopathy regions.
  • Screening identifies carrier status in pregnant women and their partners.
  • Positive carrier status in both parents triggers genetic counseling and prenatal diagnostic offers.

Conclusions:

  • Haemoglobinopathy screening is crucial for managing genetic risks in Denmark.
  • Prenatal diagnostics and genetic counseling empower informed reproductive choices.
  • The review underscores the importance of continued screening and support services.