Hemoglobin S, Screen, Blood

Test Code
SICKLE - NCMC


CPT Codes
85660

Preferred Specimen
4.5 mL whole blood from Purple EDTA


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Specimen Stability
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole Blood EDTA Refrigerate 45 days


Methodology
Hemoglobin S Solubility

Setup Schedule
Monday through Friday, and once per weekend


Reference Range
Negative

Positive - It is recommended that confimratory testing be performed following positive screen results.


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
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory



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.