Test directory: Sickle Cell Screen

Ordering Code789
Test NameSickle Cell Screen
Preferred SpecimenWhole Blood
Preferred ContainerEDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Optimum Volume1 mL
Collection InstructionsPatient age & sex required on requisition
Note: This test is not appropriate for patients less than 6 months old due to interference by Hemoglobin F.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 1 Week
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: Not Stable
Rejection CriteriaClotted, Grossly hemolyzed, Grossly lipemic
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time7 Days
MethodologySolubility
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of November 21, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Sickle Cell ScreenALLSee report.