Test Code SICKLE Hemoglobin S, Screen, Blood
Methodology
Hemoglobin S Solubility
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), and send 5 mL of EDTA whole blood refrigerated. Specimen cannot be frozen.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
Whole blood, EDTA |
RT |
24 hrs |
Refrigerated |
72 hrs |
Reference Values
Negative (reported as positive or negative)
Precautions: The procedure does not
distinguish hemoglobin S trait from homozygous sickle cell disease
nor any of the following combinations: S/C, S/D, S/G, S/E,
S/thalassemia, S/O-Arab, and C/Georgetown trait.
Reject Due To
Hemolysis |
NA |
Lipemia |
NA |
Icterus |
NA |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
85660
Secondary ID
HHA1426
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
LOINC Coding
Test Name | LOINC Code |
---|---|
Hemoglobin S, Screen, Blood |
6864-3 |