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Test Code SIKL Sickle Solubility

Specimen Type

Blood.

Preferred Collection Container

LAV

Collection Volume

3 mL in a 3 mL tube for venipuncture specimen

Minimum Collection Volume

0.6 mL in Lavender microtainer for capillary specimens

Collection Instructions

Routine venipuncture or fingerstick-heelstick microtainer collection; invert immediately and gently mix with anticoagulant.

Rejection Criteria

Clotted specimen, tube that is not filled with minimum volume.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Specimen cannot be used if stored over 24 hours at room temperature or 4 days at 4�C. Must not be frozen. Specimens should be transported to the Clinical Laboratory.

Turn Around Time

24 hours.

Lab Department

Hematology

Alias

Sickle Cell; Sickle Screen; Hemoglobin Solubility; Sickle Solubility;

Ordering Info

TEST INCLUDES:
If sickle cell preparation is positive, hemoglobin electrophoresis will be done.

EPIC Code

LAB339

Acceptable Collection Container

LAV (EDTA), Lavender top microtainer (2) for capillary specimens.

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday, 24 hours