Specimen:

Blood

Collection Medium:

Minimum:

2 ml; lavender top

Testing
Schedule:

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Analytic Time:

3 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

Negative (positive in SS, SA, SC and other rare genotypes)

Comments:

Ambiguous results may occur if patient has been transfused in the 
preceding 3 months.

Methodology:

Hemoglobin Solubility

Sample
Processing:

Submit whole blood in original container.
Do Not Centrifuge.

Sample
Storage:

Refrigerate.

Transport
Instructions:

Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.

CPT Code:

85660