ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Hemoglobin S, Evaluation with reflex to RBC Solubility : 0050520

Mnemonic: SCKL

Methodology: High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-4 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA). 

Storage/Transport Temperature:  5 mL whole blood at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.2 mL)

Unacceptable Conditions:  Ambient and frozen specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing):  Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
Negative
Note: If HPLC detects a peak which suggests Hgb S, then RBC Solubility will be added for confirmation.
CPT Code(s): 83021 Chromatography; if reflexed, add 85660 Sickling of RBC, reduction
Cross References: Sickle Cell
 
 

 

 

 
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