UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Sickle Cell Screen
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| Test Code(s): |
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SICK / SICKLE
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| CPT Code(s): |
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85660
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| Methodology: |
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Turbidometric
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| Clinical Significance: |
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Detection of Hemoglobin S.
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| Days Performed: |
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Daily, 24 hours.
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| Turnaround Time: |
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Stat: 1 hour.
Routine: 24 hours.
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Specimen Requirements
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Blood
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| Collection Container: |
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Preferred: Lavender top
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 4 mL
Pediatrics: 1.5 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Whole Blood
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 1 mL
Pediatrics: 0.5 mL
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Transfusion Services(C7/381). Transport with coolant pack if coming from outreach location.
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: Not acceptable
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: Not acceptable
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Interpretation
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Expected Results:
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Negative
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| Additional Information: |
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This is a screening test for Hemoglobin S. The methodology used for this test should not be considered conclusive for the diagnosis of sickle-cell anemia or sickle-cell trait. Confirmation with other methodologies such as electrophoresis is always advisable.
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Hemoglobin S Screen
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