Test Code SICKLDX Sickle Cell (Hemoglobin S) Screen, Blood

Performing Laboratory

NRL-Hematology

Turbidity

Useful as a screening test and may detect any hemoglobin that causes sickling under low oxygen tension.

Specimen Type: Blood

Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Negative (reported as positive or negative)

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:

2 hours

Ambient

85660