HEMOGLOBIN A2
\hˈiːməɡlˌɒbɪn ˌe͡ɪ tˈuː], \hˈiːməɡlˌɒbɪn ˌeɪ tˈuː], \h_ˈiː_m_ə_ɡ_l_ˌɒ_b_ɪ_n ˌeɪ t_ˈuː]\
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An adult hemoglobin component normally present in hemolysates from human erythrocytes in concentrations of about 3%. The hemoglobin is composed of two alpha chains and two delta chains. The percentage of HbA2 varies in some hematologic disorders, but is about double in beta-thalassemia.
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