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

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

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