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HelpTest ID SDEX Sickle Solubility, Blood
Useful For
Screening for presence or absence of hemoglobin S (sickle cell disease)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Whole Blood EDTAOrdering Guidance
This is a screening test only. For quantification of hemoglobin S, order HBEL1 / Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation, Blood.
Necessary Information
1. Patient's age is required.
2. Include recent transfusion information.
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)
Acceptable: Yellow top (ACD solution B), green top (heparin)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.
2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated | 14 days |
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
CPT Code Information
85660
Report Available
1 to 4 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Fully clotted | Reject |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Benign Hematology Test Request Form (T755) with the specimen.