Sickle cell test

Alphabetical Test listing

Sickle cell test-506

Test name:

Sickle cell test

Test number:

506

Excellian order number:

85660.1

Abbreviation:

SIC

Alternate names:

Hemoglobin S Screen
Hgb S

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

4.0 mL

Minimum volume:

1.0 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 45 days

Ambient (OK) - 24 hours

Reason for rejection:

Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Clotted specimen
Improper anticoagulant or ratio
Hemolysis
Delay in transport
Improper storage/transport temperature

Performing lab:

AHL - Hematology: H

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day

Reference ranges:

Negative

Clinical information:

This test is a screening procedure only and does not distinguish between Sickle Cell Disease (S/S) and Sickle Cell Trait (A/S). All positive or weak positive results should be further evaluated with hemoglobin electrophoresis. False negative results can occur with low levels of HbS (neonates, recent transfusion, congenitally low HbS, and with Hgb levels ≤ 8 g/dL). False positive results may be seen with immunoglobulin interference (multiple myeloma, cryoglobulinemia).

CPT codes:

85660

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

02/21/2020

Review date:

10/27/2021