KRT88P and beta thalassemia: The hematological evaluation comprised complete blood counts, reticulocyte counts, blood smear analysis, and hemoglobin fraction quantification using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).<h4>Results</h4>The study identified four distinct HbC phenotypes: heterozygous AC (HbAC), homozygous CC (HbCC), compound heterozygous SC (HbSC), and HbC/beta-thalassemia combinations.