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Sickle Cell Screen

Test Code
LAB339


Alias/See Also
Hemoglobin S, Hgb S


CPT Codes
85660

Preferred Specimen
1 ml (0.5 ml minimum) EDTA (lavender) whole blood


Minimum Volume
1 ml (0.5 ml minimum) EDTA (lavender) whole blood


Instructions
Invert tube twenty times to adequately mix anticoagulant. Do not use blood from infants age 3 months and younger


Transport Temperature
Room temp


Specimen Stability
2 weeks refrigerated


Methodology
Solubility Test

Setup Schedule
Mon- Sun


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Detection of both the homozygous and heterozygous condition is important
so high-risk individuals can be identified and their symptoms reduced


Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional



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.