Sickle Cell Prep (SICK) | | | |
EPIC Test Name
SICKLE CELL SCREENEPIC Code
LAB339Specimen Requirements
Whole Blood |
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Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
Collection: | Collect using standard laboratory procedures |
Transport: | Room temperature, ASAP |
Stability: | Refrigerated: Up to 45 days at 2-8 degrees C |
Container: | Lavender top (EDTA) |
Rejection Causes: | Clotted
Insufficent Sample Volume |
Turnaround Time
Specimen | Turnaround Time |
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Whole Blood | Testing is batched |
Reference Ranges
Sickledex
Clinical Indications
Sickledex. Detects the presence of a sickling hemoglobin. Oisitive in sickle cell trait and in sickling disorders (sickle-cell disease, Hb S/C, sickle-cell beta thalassemia, etc).Common Synonyms
SICKLE DEX, HEMOGLOBIN S QUALContact Information
Special Testing: (315)464-4460