Sickle Cell Solubility Test
Order Name
SICKL SCRN
Test Number: 0105700
Revision Date 06/15/2020
Test Number: 0105700
Revision Date 06/15/2020
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Sickle Cell Solubility Test
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Solubility | 6864-3 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5 mL (1 mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender) Microtainer/Bullet | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | For best results: Room temperature specimens should be tested within 12hrs, otherwise send Refrigerated. Refrigerated specimens can be tested up to 48 hours; however, if Hgb results are provided by client, sickle screen test can be performed up to 2 weeks. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1 Day |
| Clinical Use | Used to confirm Hemoglobin S when an "S" band is found on hemoglobin electropheresis. |
| CPT Code(s) | 85660 |
| Lab Section | Hematology |