Test Directory
5004 Sickle Cell Screen
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Plasma-Lavender top tube
48hrs 2-8° C
Negative
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: Full tube of Whole Blood
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL whole blood
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL whole blood
Method
Hgb Solubility
Schedule
Mon-Fri
Turn-Around Time
72Hrs
Instructions/Notes
Clinical Utility
To screen for Hgb S Disease or a carrier of the gene.
CPT Codes
85660
