Sickle Cell Screen
| Label Mnemonic: | SS |
| Epic code: | LAB339 |
| Order form: | Laboratory Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 85660 |
Specimen(s):
Blood
Collection Medium:
 |
| Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA) |
Minimum:
Full draw; 3.0 mL lavender top; (or fingerstick)
Testing
Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around
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
Instructions:
Ambiguous results may occur if patient has been transfused in the
preceding 3 months.
Sample
Processing:
Lavender tube is sent as whole blood, no processing necessary.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate, 2-8°C.
Transport
Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
CPT Code:
85660