Sickle Cell Screen (Reflex)

Message

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If abnormal, reflexes to Hemoglobin Electrophoresis, test code 70481, cpt 83020 at an additional charge.

Test Code

SIKL

Alias/See Also

825; Sickle Cell Screen (Reflex)

CPT Codes
85660

Includes

If abnormal, reflexes to Hemoglobin Electrophoresis, test code 70481, cpt 83020

Preferred Specimen

Whole Blood - K2EDTA (lavender top)

Minimum Volume

3 mL

Instructions

Gently invert 10 times.

Transport Container

K2EDTA (lavender top) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = n/a
Refrigerated = 21 days
Frozen = n/a

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

Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.

Methodology
Hemoglobin solubility method

Setup Schedule

DAILY
CH

Report Available

daily

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, Ohio 45439

Last Updated: August 5, 2022

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.