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2013399
Hemoglobin S, Sickle Solubility
SICKLE
Ordering Recommendation
Effective test for secondary confirmation of hemoglobin (Hb) S. Not recommended for newborns <6 months due to high concentration of HbF. Confirm results with Hemoglobin Evaluation With Reflex to Electrophoresis and/or RBC Solubility (3017101).
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state 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
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
RBC Solubility
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-3 days
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Refer to report.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Compliance Category
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
85660
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2013400 | Sickle Cell Solubility Result | 6864-3 |
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Aliases
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Hb S
- Hgb S
- Sickle Cell Anemia Screen
Hemoglobin S, Sickle Solubility
