Sickle Cell Screen
| Label Mnemonic: | SS |
| Epic code: | LAB339 |
| Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Hematology
6240 RCP
356-3527
6240 RCP
356-3527
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
CPT Code:
85660