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Test Code SCS Sickle Cell Solubility Screen, Whole Blood

Additional Codes

Software Test Code
Label Text                                   SCS                                               
EPIC LAB10495

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Detecting the presence of hemoglobin S

Method Name

Solubility Testing Qualitative

Reference Values

Negative (reported as positive or negative)

 

PRECAUTIONS: The procedure does not distinguish hemoglobin S trait from homozygous sickle cell disease.  It does not differentiate or determine any of the following combinations: S/C, S/D, S/G, S/E, S/thalassemia, S/O-Arab, and C/Georgetown trait.

 

False negative results may be obtained in infants and following transfusions.

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Available Stat

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Preferred Container

Pink Top Tube (EDTA) – ONLY PRIMARY TUBE SAMPLES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR TESTING.

Preferred Volume

Whole Blood: 4 mL (Lavender Top Tube (EDTA))

Whole Blood: 5 mL (Pink Top Tube (EDTA))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Send whole blood at ambient temperature.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Refrigerated: 3 Days

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer
85660 Sickling of RBC, Reduction  

Keywords

HEMOGLOBIN S

HEMOGLOBIN SOLUBILITY

SICKLE CELL

SICKLING TEST

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

LOINC Code Information

6864-3

Acceptable Alternative Container(s)

Lavender Top Tube (EDTA) – ONLY PRIMARY TUBE SAMPLES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR TESTING.

Rejection Information

Not labeled with full name of patient (last, first [do not use nicknames]), date of birth and/or identification number, date of collection, and initials of person drawing specimen.