Test Code 036 Sickle Cell Screen
Additional Codes
ALAB: SICKLE
PowerChart: Sickle Cell RBC
MA Cerner: Sickle Cell Screen.
Specimen Requirement
Whole blood specimen is required.
Additional Specimen Collection Information
Collect blood in EDTA purple-top, sodium citrate lt blue-top or lithium heparin green top. Specimen can be stored refrigerated for up to 2 weeks before testing.
Useful For
Screening for Hemoglobin S found in sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Friday.
Routine: Runs are batched once per day at approximately 2000.
STAT: Typically completed within 1 hour after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
CPT Code Information
85660
LOINC Code Information
4621-9 Hemoglobin S [Presence] In Blood
Test Method
Turbidity, Sicklescreen; Pacific Hemostasis
Reference Values
Negative
Positive results should be confirmed with Hemoglobin Electrophoresis.