Sickle Cell Screen

Test Code

LAB2101236

Quest Code

825

Alias/See Also

825

CPT Codes
85660

Preferred Specimen

4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

Note: This test is not appropriate for patients less than 6 months old due to interference by Hemoglobin
F. In these cases, it is suggested that test code 35489 (Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation) be ordered.
Maintain specimen at room temperature. Do not centrifuge.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Clotted

Methodology
Solubility

Setup Schedule

Sets up 7 days a week.

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

This is a screening test to determine the presence of sickling hemoglobins. (e.g. hemoglobin-s, hemoglobin c-Harlem). It is important to detect Hb-S in order to determine which individuals are at risk of crisis when exposed to prolonged anoxia such as may occur during surgery, athletic programs or high altitude conditions.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130

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.