Test Name
Sickle Cell Screen
Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Lab Section
Blood Bank
Fluid TypeWhole blood
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Lavender Top Tube
Container Whole Blood Required3 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top
Summary Test NameSickle Cell Screen
Specimen Preparation OutreachRefrigerate until courier pickup
Specimen Stability72 hours if refrigerated
Minimum Volume0.6 ml whole blood in a Lavender
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseRefrigerate until analysis
Stat Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Test Turnaround Time Routines And StatsRoutine 4 hours, Stat 2 hours
Reference ValueNegative
Additional Test InformationThis test is not recommended for patients under 6 months of age.