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SICKLE CELL SCREEN (SICSCR)

Test Code
LAB339


Alias/See Also
SICKLE


CPT Codes
85660

Preferred Specimen
1 mL whole blood


Transport Container
Lavender top


Transport Temperature
Room temperature, unless testing delayed >4 hrs, then refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted or hemolyzed specimen; patient <6mo of age


Reference Range
Negative




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.