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| SICKLE CELL PREP |
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| Alternate Names: | Sickledex® Sickle Cell Screen |
| Performed: | Daily, 24 Hours |
| Methodology: | Reaction is based on the relative insolubility of Hemoglobin-S when combined with a buffer and a reducing agent. |
| Turnaround Time: | 4 Hours |
| Container / Specimen Requirements |
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| Container / Tube | |
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2.5 mL lavender Vacutainer® tube (EDTA) |
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lavender Microtainer® (EDTA) |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.5 ml |
| Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: | Test performed at NHRMC only |
| Preparation of Patient: | None |
| Reference Range: | Negative (The Sickledex® test is a qualitative test and does not distinguish between sickle cell disease (SS) and sickle cell trait (AS). All positive tests should be furthur evaluated by hemoglobin electrophoresis.) |
| Causes for Specimen Rejection: | Improper labeling |
| CareManager Test Group: CareManager Name/Alias: |
LAB sickle |
| Specimen Labeling: | Click here for policy |
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