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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  

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

LOINC Code Information

6864-3

Keywords

HEMOGLOBIN S

HEMOGLOBIN SOLUBILITY

SICKLE CELL

SICKLING TEST

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.