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HelpTest Code SICKLE Sickle Cell Screen
Additional Codes
| PathLab | SICKLE |
| Epic ID | LAB339 |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Collection Container:
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Information:
Collect blood in a Lavender (EDTA).
Transport Information:
Tube should be inverted several times immediately after collection, mixing blood and anticoagulant, to prevent clotting.
Minimum Sample Volume:
0.3 mL in a microtainer
Stability/Transport
| Temperature | Stability | Preferred Transport |
| Refrigerated | 21 days | X |
| Room Temp | 8 hours |
Unacceptable Conditions
Clotted, Hemolyzed, or older than 3 weeks (refrigerated)
Performing Lab
Pathology Laboratory
Day(s) Performed
Daily
CPT Code Information
85660