Sickle cell anemia is an inherited blood disorder that affects hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein within red blood cells. It causes red blood cells to become rigid and form into a sickle, crescent, or other abnormal shape instead of the usual soft, plump round shape. These misshapen cells have difficulty passing through small blood vessels, which can slow or block normal blood fl... https://logcla.com/blogs/392047/Everything-You-Need-to-Know-About-Sickle-Cell-Anemia-Testing