Test directory: Sickle Solubility, Blood

Ordering Code7792
Test NameSickle Solubility, Blood
AliasSickle Cell Screen
Sickledex
Hemoglobin, Solubility Test for HbS
Preferred SpecimenWhole Blood
Preferred ContainerEDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Other Specimen/ContainerWhole Blood in ACD-B (Yellow), Whole Blood in Lithium
Heparin (Green)
Optimum Volume1.5 mL
Collection InstructionsPatient's age is required
Include recent transfusion information.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: Not Stable
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: Not Stable
Rejection CriteriaGrossly hemolyzed
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time7 Days
MethodologyHemoglobin S Solubility
Reference Lab Mayo Medical Lab

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 19, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Sickle Solubility, BALLSee report.