Test Directory
| Test Code | ||
| SCS | ||
| Test Name | ||
| Sickle Cell Screen | ||
| CPT Codes | ||
| 85660 | ||
| Expected Turnaround Time | ||
| 1 - 3 days | ||
| Clinical Utility | ||
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Qualitative screening test for the presence of sickling hemoglobins.
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| Specimen and Container Info | ||
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Preferred Specimen Type: Whole Blood Desired Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL Preferred Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA) |
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| Transport Instructions | ||
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Transport refrigerated. |
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| Stability Requirements | ||
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| Causes for Rejection | ||
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Clotted specimen |
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| Methodology | ||
| Qualitative Solubility | ||
| Reference Intervals | ||
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Negative |
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| Performing Location | ||
| Roble Road Core Laboratory | ||
| Testing Schedule | ||
| Routine, Monday-Friday no weekends or holidays | ||
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published by HNL Lab Medicine are guidelines and are intended for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the exclusive responsibility of the billing entity. View the Terms.
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