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HelpTest Code SIC HEMOGLOBIN S SCREEN (a.k.a. sickle cell solubility)
Method
Sicklesol Hemoglobin Precipitation Kit
CPT(s)
| Description | CPT Code |
| Sickle Cell Test | 85660 |
Specimen Information
| Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol | Stability |
| Lav Top | Whole Blood | Refrigerate | 2.5 mL | 2.5 mL | 1.5 mL | 5 days |
Reference Range
Negative
False negatives may occur in infants less than 6 months of age due to elevated levels of Hemoglobin F. It is recommended, therefore, that infants not be tested prior to six months of age.
Instrumentation
Manual Method
Result Component(s)
| Reporting Name | Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Access ID | LOINC |
| Hemoglobin S Screen | SIC | 4621-9 |
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Monday - Friday / 1 day / Not available STAT
Section
Hematology
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes