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Sickle Cell Screen

Message
Performing Lab: Central Lab, Regions


Test Code
0242


Alias/See Also
Sunquest: SIC


CPT Codes
85660

Preferred Specimen
0.1 mL EDTA (lavender-top) whole blood


Minimum Volume
0.1 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days


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


Methodology
Solubility

Setup Schedule
Tuesday, Thursday


Report Available
Same Day


Limitations
False negative results may be seen on patients <6 months old


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Sickle Cell disease is an inherited condition characterized by the presence of hemoglobin S (Hb-S). Hb-S exists in a homozygous state (S/S) commonly known as Sickle Cell Disease or in a heterozygous state (A/S) commonly known as Sickle Cell Trait. Homozygous individuals commonly exhibit symptoms of severe hemolytic anemia and/or vascular occlusions. Heterozygous individuals are usually asymptomatic




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.