SICKLE CELL SCREEN

Test Code

SICKL

CPT Codes
85660

Preferred Specimen

1 Lavender tube (EDTA)

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL EDTA whole blood

Instructions

Do not centrifuge; Refrigerate until testing.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days

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

Lipemia

Methodology
Solubility

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F

Report Available

Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.

Reference Range

Negative

Recommend hemoglobin electrophoresis for Positive results

Clinical Significance

Sickle cell anemia is an inherited disorder that leads to the production of an abnormal hemoglobin called hemoglobin S (Hb S or Hgb S). Abnormal hemoglobin alters the shape of red cells which limits the ability of hemoglobin to transport oxygen to the tissues of the body. In addition, the red blood cell life span decreases from 120 days to about 10-20 days.

This test is used to aid in the diagnosis of Sickle Cell Disease or Sickle Cell Trait.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCH15 (Chemistry, Manual)

Last Updated: July 17, 2024

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