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Test Code HGBSS Sickle Solubility, Blood

Additional Codes

Mayo Test ID
SDEX

Reporting Name

Sickle Solubility, B

Useful For

Screening for presence or absence of hemoglobin (Hb) S (sickle cell disease)

Method Name

Hemoglobin S Solubility

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Whole Blood EDTA


Ordering Guidance


This is a screening test only. For quantification of hemoglobin S, order HBEL1 / Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation, Blood.



Necessary Information


1. Patient's age is required.

2. Include recent transfusion information.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)

Acceptable: Yellow top (ACD solution B), green top (heparin)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Send whole blood specimen in the original tube. Do not aliquot.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole Blood EDTA Refrigerated 14 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

CPT Code Information

85660

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
SDEX Sickle Solubility, B 6864-3

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
9180 Sickle Solubility, B 6864-3

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Report Available

1 to 4 days