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Performing Laboratory
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
Turbidity
Literature Reference:
Package insert: SickleScreen Sickling Hemoglobin Screening Kit #2504. Pacific Hemostasis, 2/2007.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time (STAT, Routine)
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: 2-4 hours after receipt in laboratory
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85660
Reference Values
Negative (reported as positive or negative)
A positive sickle cell screening test is not sufficient to diagnose the presence of hemoglobin S since other rare hemoglobins may produce a positive turbidity test and false-positive results may occur in the presence of dysglobulinemias. Recommend confirmation of a positive test result by ordering #3208 Hemoglobin Analysis, Blood if clinically indicated.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Additional Information
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Analyte Stability:
2 weeks at 2° C to 8° C
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Test performed in BJH Core Lab.
LOINC Code Information
| Name | LOINC Code |
| Sickle Cell Test, Blood | 6864-3 |