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Test Code SICKLESCR Sickle Cell Screen

Important Note

This test should not be ordered on patients less than 6 months old.

Alias

Sickle Cell

Collection Method

Venous Collection

Container

Lavender EDTA tube

Instructions/Special Handling

None

Preferred Specimen

Lavender EDTA

Acceptable Specimes

  • Whole Blood
    • Lavender EDTA tube
    • Heparin
    • Sodium citrate
    • ACD anticoagulant

Units

Positive/Negative

Reference Ranges

Negative

Critical Values

N/A

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis N/A
Icterus N/A
Lipemia N/A
Other QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type, Clotted

 

Specimen Stability

Ambient (15-25°C) 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C) 2 - 8 weeks
Frozen (-20°C) Unacceptable

 

Performing Site

Boone Health Laboratory

Performance Information

Days/Times Performed Monday - Friday
Expected Turn around Time 1 - 3  days
Methodology/Method Description Sickle Hemoglobin Screening Kit

CPT Code(s)

85660

Panel Components

N/A