Question
How to diagnose whether a child has Sideroblastic Anemia?
Answer
The child can be diagnosed with Sideroblastic Anemia. Also known as Marine Anemia, it is medically referred to as Hemoglobin Synthesis Deficiency Anemia, and it has four types, with alpha and beta types being the most common. Genetic testing is the gold standard for diagnosis, and the child has been clearly diagnosed with alpha Sideroblastic Anemia.