SICKLE CELL SCREEN
Marquette General Health System
HLAB/HOL Code |
SC | |
MGH LIS Test No |
321 | |
Schedule |
Daily | |
Testing Time |
1 day | |
Testing Lab |
Marquette General Hospital | |
QORR Test Code |
SC | |
Type |
1 Lavender Top | |
Volume |
3ml or 5ml | |
Temperature |
Refrigerate | |
Preservative |
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Collection Info |
Heparin, sodium citrate, or ACD blood can be used. Samples can be up to 2 weeks old if kept at 2 - 8 centrigrade. |
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Clinical Utilities
Screen for sickle cell anemia or trait
CPT Codes
85660
The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines
and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the
sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions
regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Negative
Component Information
Additional Comments
DO NOT use this test for infant's under 6 months of age as elevated levels of HgB F can cause false negative results. Hemoglobin electrophoresis is available for these patients. Please order MGHS test code HGBEL (Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Cascade Level 1, performed at Mayo Medical Laboratory).
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