25th July 2024

A couple who are both beta thalassaemia carriers come in as they are expecting a baby

A couple who are both beta thalassaemia carriers come in as they are expecting a baby and want to discuss long-term management if their child has beta-thalassaemia major. They are aware that there are risks of iron build up in the body and have asked how this will be monitored. Which one of the following options is NOT an indication to start iron chelation therapy?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.