Sickle Cell Screen

Pathology category

Haematology

Code

SICK

Referral code

Request form

Test information

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Sample transport should be at 4-25C and should reach the lab within 24hrs

Reference range

Diagnostic

Tube type

Tube type info

4ml purple top EDTAPaediatric EDTA

Special requirements

Minimum volume

1 tube minimum of 25% full or 1 paediatric tube minimum of 250ul & maximum 500ul

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

4 hours

TAT GP/Outpatient

24 hours

Referral lab

local