Sickle Cell Screen

Last Modified: 5/16/2023 11:12:14 AM


Medical Necessity Documentation:
Duplicate testing on this test is not acceptable per Medicare:  Testing to only be done every 101 years
Client Notes:  
Patient Preparation:  
Specimen Requirements: 3.0 mL Whole Blood in a Lavender Top Tube - EDTA
Collection Instructions:  
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL Whole Blood
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability:

14 days Refrigerated
Reference Range: Normal
Critical Ranges:  
Test Comments: Hemoglobin F may cause false negative results. Do not use this test for infants under 6 months of age.
Methodology: Hemoglobin Reduction
Clinical Significance:  
Documentation:  
Custom Panel: No

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

Days Performed: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Sites Performed: Parkview Regional Medical Center
PHL Test Code: SCELL
EPIC Test Code: LAB339
Alternate Test Names: Hgb S Solubility; Sickle Quick
Included Tests:  
CPT Coding: 85660

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