Sickle Cell Trait
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Sickle cell trait (SCT) is a condition in which a person inherits only one sickle cell gene. People with sickle cell trait are called carriers meaning they can pass on the sickle cell gene to their children. Additionally this means sickle cell trait cannot develop into sickle cell disease (SCD).
Typically those with sickle cell trait do not experience the health complications as seen in sickle cell disease. However, in rare cases people with sickle cell trait may experience some health complications and there is evolving research uncovering the link between sickle cell trait and its potential complications due to certain triggers.
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Toolkit
A toolkit delving on important topics surrounding sickle cell trait.
Fact Sheets
Fact sheets dedicated to all there is to know about sickle cell trait.
Request a Fact SheetWhat is Sickle Cell Trait?
Basic facts about sickle cell trait, triggers, and testing.
Athletics & Sickle Cell Trait
Facts every athlete needs to know.
Sickle Cell Trait Video Library
3 Common Questions About Sickle Cell Trait
Cass Trimnell answer three common questions asked about sickle cell trait.
13 Public Figures with Sickle Cell Trait
These are the public figures we know and love that have sickle cell trait.
Malaria and Sickle Cell
What is malaria’s connection between sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease? Abi Oshiobugie Suleiman discusses what you should know about malaria and sickle cell.
Sickle Cell Trait Trivia Questions (Part 1)
How many of these sickle cell trait trivia questions can you get right? Featuring Abi Oshiobougie Suleiman
Sickle Cell Trait Trivia Questions (Part 2)
How many of these sickle cell trait trivia questions can you get right? Featuring Abi Oshiobougie Suleiman
Sickle Cell Trait on Sicklepedia
An online patient-friendly encyclopedia
Sickle cell trait (SCT) is a condition in which a person inherits only one sickle cell gene – a typo (mutation) in the DNA for the gene responsible for carrying oxygen within red blood cells (hemoglobin – hb).
It is estimated that 1 in 12 African Americans have sickle cell trait. Over 300 million people have sickle cell trait worldwide. While sickle cell trait disproportionately affects individuals of black or African descent, people with sickle cell trait make up various races and ethnicities…
Learn Your Sickle Cell Genotype
Did you know roughly one in 13 African Americans have the sickle cell trait, and many are unaware that they are carriers?
Although anyone irrespective of race or ethnicity can carry a sickle cell gene, it disproportionately impacts people of black/African descent. Knowing your genotype is important as it can impact family planning and/or health in certain cases.
Sickle Cell 101 and 23andMe Inc have joined forces to provide education and free resources to those unaware of their sickle cell trait status and are seeking to learn more. This collaboration reinforces our commitment to addressing a historical healthcare disparity that has deprioritized access to testing and reliable information to the community most impacted by sickle cell. Read more from the press release and blog post to learn more.