What does HbS stand for?

Hemoglobin S

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Samples in periodicals archive:

The condition, categorized as hemoglobin ss, limits the flow of oxygen to the limbs and organs, often resulting in painful episodes that have sidelined him for weeks at a time since he was first diagnosed as a youngster.

ANOTHER BATTLE FOR FORD C. HALL GUARD HAS SICKLE-CELL DISEASE

Nine patients had homozygous hemoglobin SS (HbSS) disease and 3 had sickle cell and hemoglobin C (HbSC) disease.

Pulmonary thrombotic arteriopathy in patients with sickle cell disease

We describe a case of co-inheritance of hemoglobin S and Montgomery traits identical to the mother's pattern.

PAT-4. Hemoglobin S/Montgomery trait masquerading as sickle cell trait

Sudden death tied to sickle-cell trait Black military recruits carrying the abnormal hemoglobin S in their red blood cells are 28 to 40 times more likely to die suddenly during strenuous physical exertion than are recruits without the so-called sickle-cell trait, researchers reported this week.

Sudden death tied to sickle-cell trait