Test Code sickle elm Sickle Cell Screen, Whole Blood
Specimen Collection Requirements
| Dept: | Hematology |
| SPECIMEN COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS | |
| Collection Container: |
Lavender (EDTA) |
| Specimen: | Whole Blood |
| Transport Temperature: | Refrigerated |
| Specimen Volume: | Preferred Volume: 3 mL; Minimum Volume: 1 mL |
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Performed: | Monday, Thursday |
| Reported: | Same Day |
| Methodology: | Solubility |
| CPT: | 85660 |
| Stability: | Room Temperature: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| Reference Range: |
Negative |