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Test Code SIC HEMOGLOBIN S SCREEN (a.k.a. sickle cell solubility)

Important Note

This test is subject to reflex testing, see Laboratory Reflex Testing Policy, you have the option to decline reflex testing if you believe it is not medically necessary. If sickle test is positive, then Hemoglobin/Thalassemia Evaluation (cpt: 83020, 83020.26) will be performed at an additional charge.

False negatives may occur in infants less than 6 months of age due to elevated levels of Hemoglobin F. It is recommended, therefore, that infants not be tested prior to six months of age.

Additional Codes

Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Order LOINC
LAB339 SIC FAH228 4621-9

 

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
Lav Top Whole Blood Refrigerate 2.5 mL 2.5 mL 1.5 mL 5 days

 

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Monday - Friday / 1 day / Not available STAT

Method

Sicklesol Hemoglobin Precipitation Kit

CPT(s)

Description CPT Code
Sickle Cell Test 85660

 

Instrumentation

Manual Method

Reference Range

Negative

False negatives may occur in infants less than 6 months of age due to elevated levels of Hemoglobin F. It is recommended, therefore, that infants not be tested prior to six months of age.

Section

Hematology

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes

Result Component(s)

Reporting Name Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID LOINC 
Hemoglobin S Screen   SIC   4621-9