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