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HelpTest Code LAB339 Sickle Cell Screen
Department
HEMATOLOGY
Collection Requirements
Mix lavender tube thoroughly, immediately after collection.
Primary Collection Container
Lavender 6 mL (K3EDTA)
Alternate Collection Container
Lavender Microtainer
Transport
Whole Blood ambient
Preferred Transport Temperature
Ambient
Processing
Mix well before testing.
Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours, if refrigerated within 1 hour of collection
Minimum Testing Volume
0.4 mL
Reference Range
Negative
Methodology
Rapid solubility assay.
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
As completed
CPT Codes
85660
Unacceptable Conditions
Frozen, clotted, seruim or grossly hemolyzed samples.