Sickle Cell Screen - Tribal Diagnostics

Sickle Cell Screen

Test Code: TD_3520

CPT Code(s): 85660

$15

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Sickledex

Test Includes

Sickle Cell Screen

Methodology

Sodium hydrosulfite sickle solubility with flocculation detection.
Note: Hemoglobin must exceed 15% for consistent detection by this methodology.

Rejection Criteria

Clotted samples

Reference Range(s)

Negative

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

EDTA Lavender Top Tube

Minimum Volume

2 mL Whole Blood

Sample Stability

1 day room temperature
2 weeks refrigerated

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Collect 5 mL EDTA whole blood. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

N/A