Sickle Cell Screen with Reflex to Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
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Details
Includes
If Sickle Cell Screen is Positive, then Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 83020, 85014, 85018, 85041).
Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation includes: Hemoglobin A, Hemoglobin F, Hemoglobin A2 (Quant), Hemoglobin S, Hemoglobin C, Hemoglobin E, and any hemoglobin variants
Red Blood Cell Count, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, RDW
Methodology
Solubility
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| Preferred specimen(s) | 4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube |
| Alternative specimen(s) | Whole blood collected in: EDTA (tan-top), (pink-top) or (royal blue-top) tube |
| Minimum volume | 1 mL |
| Collection instructions | Maintain specimen at room temperature. Do not centrifuge. Patient age and ethnicity are necessary for proper interpretation. Blood transfusions within the last 4 months may affect results. Note: This test is not appropriate for patients less than 6 months old due to interference by Hemoglobin F. In these cases it is suggested that test code 35489 (Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation) be ordered. If tube drawn is shared with lead testing, trace metal-free EDTA (i.e. royal blue-top or tan-top) tube is required. |
| Transport container | EDTA (lavender-top) tube |
| Transport temperature | Room temperature |
| Specimen stability | Room temperature: 72 hours Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: Unacceptable |
| Reject criteria | Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Clotted |
Reference Range(s)
| Sickle Cell Screen | Negative |
Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
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