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Test Code SickleCell Sickle Cell Screen

Important Note

This test does not differentiate sickle cell disease from sickle cell trait.

Positive results will reflex for hemoglobin electrophoresis.

Performing Laboratory

Memorial Hospital Laboratory- Special Hematology                304-388-9511

Specimen Requirements

Whole Blood- Lavender Top (EDTA) Tube

3 mL (2 mL minimum)

Specimen Rejection

  • Clotted specimens
  • Improperly labeled, collected, stored, and transported
  • Quantity not sufficient 

Storage and Stability

Stable for 7 days refrigerated at 2-8oC

If received after hours transport specimen to APL and store in Hematology Refrigerator 

Reference Values

Negative 

Methodology

Solubility Test

Days Test Set Up and Turnaround

Monday through Thursday,  8:00AM to 4:00PM

Friday 8:00AM to 12:00PM (Must be in Special Hematology Lab by Noon)

Results available within 1-5 business days

CPT Coding

85660