Test directory: Sickle Solubility, Blood

Ordering Code 7792
Test Name Sickle Solubility, Blood
Alias Sickle Cell Screen
Sickledex
Hemoglobin, Solubility Test for HbS
Preferred Specimen Whole Blood
Preferred Container EDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Other Specimen/Container Whole Blood in ACD-B (Yellow), Whole Blood in Lithium
Heparin (Green)
Optimum Volume 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions Patient's age is required
Include recent transfusion information.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: Not Stable
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: Not Stable
Rejection Criteria Grossly hemolyzed
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 7 Days
Methodology Hemoglobin S Solubility
Reference Lab  Mayo Medical Lab

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Sickle Solubility, B ALL See report.