Sickle Cell Screen

Message

Performed at SQL for: BBWMC, BDWMC, BDMC, BGMC, BIMC, BBMC, BEMC, BUMCT, BUMCS, PAGE, BCGMC, WMC and WYMC
Performed in HEMO at BUMCP for: BUMCP, and BTMC

Test Code

SICKLE

Alias/See Also

Sickle
SQL test code 9219

CPT Codes
85660

Preferred Specimen

1 lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Gently invert tube 8-10 times to prevent clotting - Whole Blood

Instructions

See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges for testing performed at SQL.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

7 days

Methodology
SQL - Solubility Test

Setup Schedule

SQL- Days, Evenings & Nights: Monday through Sunday
BUMCP - Continuously Sunday-Saturday

Report Available

1 day

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

Sickle Cell Screen is a screening test to determine the presence of sickling hemoglobins (e.g. hemoglobin-S, hemoglobin -C). individuals with Hb-S may be at risk of crisis when exposed to prolonged anoxia which may occur during surgery, athletic or high-altitude conditions.

Performing Laboratory
Sonora Quest Laboratories, Arizona
BUMCP

Additional Information
Sickle Cell Screen, Blood

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.