Sickle Cell Screen
Also known as Hemoglobin S
What it measures
- Sickle Cell ScreenLOINC 6864-3
Specimen
- Specimen
- 4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
- Minimum volume
- 0.5 mL
- Temperature
- Room temperature
Maintain specimen at room temperature. Do not centrifuge. Note: This test is not appropriate for patients less than 6 months old due to interference by Hemoglobin F. In these cases it is suggested that test code 35489 (Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation) be ordered.
Turnaround
Set up: Mon-Fri (Day shift); Report available: 2 days
Billing
CPT 85660