Sickle Cell Screen with Reflex to Hemoglobinopathy evaluation : 37679

Test Code

SICKRF or 37679

Alias/See Also

Hemoglobin Solubility Test for HbS; Sickle Cell Screen; Sickling Test; Hemoglobin S Screen; HbS Screen

CPT Codes
85660

Includes

If the sickle screen is positive, the Hemoglobiinopathy Evaluation will be performed at an additional charge (CPT codes: 83020, 85014, 85018, 95041).

Transport Container

Collect 4 mL whole blood in EDTA (lavender-top) tube. Maintain specimen at room temperature. Do not centrifuge.

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 Hemoglobin Electrophoresis (test code 1000459) be ordered.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature.

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology
Solubility

Setup Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Report Available

1-4 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report.

Clinical Significance

This is a Screening test to determine presence of sickling hemoglobins (e.g., Hemoglobin- S, Hemoglobin C-Harlem).

Performing Laboratory
med fusion

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.