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Sickle Cell Monitor : 1000846
Test CodeSCKL or 1000846
Alias/See Also
Hemoglobin Solubility Test for HbS; Sickle Cell Screen; Sickling Test; Hemoglobin S Screen; HbS Screen
CPT Codes
85660
Instructions
Lavender top tube (EDTA).
Transport Container
4 mL whole blood collected in EDTA (lavender‐top) tube (minimum 0.5 mL). 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?)
Frozen
Methodology
Turbidity
Setup Schedule
Monday - Saturday
Report Available
1-3 days
Reference Range
Negative
Results will be reported as Positive, Weak Positive or Negative
Results will be reported as Positive, Weak Positive or Negative
Clinical Significance
This is a screening test to determine the presence of sickling hemoglobins. 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. Note: This test is not appropriate for patients less than 6 months old due to interference by Hemoglobin F. In this case, it is suggested to order test code HGBE/100459 – Hemoglobin Electrophoresis.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion