Last Modified:
5/17/2023 6:03:41 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:
DASC
EPIC Test Code:
LAB3273
Alternate Test Names:
Hgb S Solubility; Sickle Cell Direct Access; Sickle Quick
Included Tests:
CPT Coding:
85660
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