Sickle Cell Preparation
Test Mnemonic
SCKSOL
CPT Codes
- 85660 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
6864-3
Aliases
- Sickle Solubility
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mL | Whole blood | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Hemoglobin Solubility |
Reference Range
Special Info
If the Sickle Cell Preparation is positive, the further evaluation by capillary electrophoresis will be performed at an additional charge. The Sickle Cell Preparation test should not be performed on children less than 6 months old. For children less than 6 months of age, the hemoglobin evaluation cascade (HBEVAL) should be ordered. Further testing may be required which includes high performance liquid chromatography, isoelectric focusing, and rarely alkaline and acid electrophoresis. These tests will be performed at an additional charge.
Clinical Info
Detection of sickling hemoglobins