Ordering Recommendation
Use to determine the presence of hemoglobin S. Recommended test to detect the sickle cell trait in athletes.
Mnemonic
SCKL
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-4 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Frozen or room temperature specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Negative
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
If HPLC detects a peak which suggests Hgb S, then RBC Solubility will be added for confirmation. Additional charges apply.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
83021; if reflexed, add 85660
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0050520 | Hemoglobin S, Evaluation (Sickle Cell) | 4621-9 |
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Aliases
- Hb S
- Hgb S
- Sickle Cell Anemia Screen
- Sickle Cell Disease
Hemoglobin S, Evaluation with Reflex to RBC Solubility