Laboratory Services
Hemoglobin S, Screen, Blood
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| Test Description |
Hemoglobin S, Screen, Blood
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|---|---|---|
| Synonym(s) |
Sickle Cell, Sickle Cell Screen, Hemoglobin S, Hemoglobin S Screen |
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| Test ID |
SDEX
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| Performing Lab |
Labcorp |
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| General Information |
Intended for use in screening for sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait. |
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| Specimen Type |
Whole Blood |
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| Specimen Requirements |
Lavender |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Lavender - Invert tube 8 to 10 times immediately after collection |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
0.5 mL of Whole Blood |
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| Stability |
Room Temperature: 14 Days |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
with IV fluid; tube not filled with minimum volume; improper labeling; transfer tubes with whole blood; specimen received with plasma removed |
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| Department (code) |
Hematology |
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| Methodology |
Hemoglobin S Solubility |
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday & STAT |
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| CPT Code(s) |
85660 |
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| Reference Range |
Negative |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
4621-9 |
