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Test Code LAB339 Sickle Cell Screen

Specimen Type/Requirements

Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood

 

Pediatric minimum – 1 full EDTA microtainer.

Positives should be followed by Hemoglobin Electrophoresis.


NOTE: This assay is not appropriate for children under 6 months of age.

 

Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia. 

Specimen Volume

 

 Preferred Volume     4.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     1.0 mL   

 

Stability/Transport

 

 Room Temperature     Not Acceptable     
 Refrigerated     7 days     Preferred for transport   
 Frozen     Not Acceptable     

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Solubility

CPT

85660

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls

Interface Build Information

Result Code  Result Code Description
3685 Sickle Cell Screen