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Test Code SIKL Sickle Cell Preparation, Blood

Methodology

If sickle cell preparation is positive, #HBEL Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Screen, Blood should be ordered for confirmation.

Performing Laboratory

Bronson Laboratory Services-Hematology

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)-Lavender-top EDTA MICROTAINER is also acceptable.

Specimen Volume: 3-5 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.4 mL in EDTA MICROTAINER

Collection Instructions: Invert 5 to 10 times to mix blood.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85660