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Sickle Cell Screen with reflex to Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
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| Methodology: | Hydrosulfite Solubility |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 1-2 days |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: None required. Collect: Whole Blood Lavender (EDTA) Specimen Preparation: All blood Samples are considered to be potentially infective and are to be treated as such. Follow all precaution for handling biological material. . Use all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Transport 5 mL whole blood in original tube. Mix specimen thoroughly Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Stability : Refrigerated: 7 days Rejection Criteria: Clotted sample; sample that is mislabeled; Sample without a test request; Any broken or damaged tubes. Rejected samples will be recorded in a log book and physicians will be notified. Reflex: 747A Hemoglobin Electrophoresis. NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Laboratory Accu Reference Medical Laboratory |
| CPT Code(s): | 83021; 83020 if reflex |
