Test Code LAB339 Sickle Cell Screen, Blood

Important Note

Also known as: Hemoglobin Solubility

CPT Code: 85660

Peninsula Regional Medical Center - Transfusion Services

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Capillary

Collect blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) MICROTAINER, and send 0.5 mL of EDTA blood. (Clotted or hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.)

Note: 1. Indicate capillary blood.

2. Label specimen appropriately (capillary blood).

Venous

Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube, and send 4 mL of EDTA blood. (Clotted or hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.)

Note: 1. Indicate venous blood.

2. Label specimen appropriately (venous blood).

Negative

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