Sickle Cell Screen

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB339
  • Soft Test Code:
  • SCELL
Alternate Names
  • Hgb S Solubility
  • Sickle Quick

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

3.0 mL Whole Blood in a Lavender Top Tube - EDTA


Transport And Storage

14 days Refrigerated


Collection Instructions

 


Minimum Volume

1.0 mL Whole Blood


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Normal


Test Comments:

Hemoglobin F may cause false negative results. Do not use this test for infants under 6 months of age.


Methodology:
  • Hemoglobin Reduction

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Departments
  • Special Chemistry

Coding & Compliance

CDM

01485717


CPT Coding

85660


Medical Necessity Documentation

Duplicate testing on this test is not acceptable per Medicare:  Testing to only be done every 101 years