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Sickle Cell Screen with Reflex to Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation
Test Code37679
CPT Codes
85660
Includes
If Sickle Cell Screen is positive, then Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 83020, 85014, 85018, 85041).
Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation includes: Hemoglobin A, Hemoglobin F, Hemoglobin A2 (Quant), Hemoglobin S, Hemoglobin C, Hemoglobin E, and any hemoglobin variants
Red Blood Cell Count, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, RDW
Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation includes: Hemoglobin A, Hemoglobin F, Hemoglobin A2 (Quant), Hemoglobin S, Hemoglobin C, Hemoglobin E, and any hemoglobin variants
Red Blood Cell Count, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, RDW
Preferred Specimen
4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature. Do not centrifuge.
Please note: This test is not appropriate for patients less than 6 months old due to interference by Hemoglobin F. In these cases, it is suggested that test code 35489 - Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation be ordered.
Please note: This test is not appropriate for patients less than 6 months old due to interference by Hemoglobin F. In these cases, it is suggested that test code 35489 - Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation be ordered.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Clotted
Methodology
Solubility
Setup Schedule
Set up: Sun, Tues-Sat; Report available: 5-7 days
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
Screening test to determine presence of sickling hemoglobins (e.g. hemoglobin-S Hemoglobin C-Harlem).
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153