Sickle Cell Screen SICK
| Method(s) | Rapid Solubility |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 3 mL lavender (EDTA) top tube. |
| Transport | 3 mL whole blood at 20-25ºC or 2-8ºC. |
| Remarks | Mix the tube 3-4 times to avoid clotting. |
| Stability | Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 3 days |
| Schedule | Daily |
| Billing Code | 4010030 |
| CPTCode | 85660 |
| Notes | Mix the tube 3-4 times to avoid clotting. |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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Negative. |
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