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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