- Test Name
- Hemoglobulin S Screen: Solubility
- Aliases
- Sickle Screen
- Provincial Mnemonic
- HBSSS
- LOINC Test Code
- 6864-3
- Description and Primary Use
- To detect the presence of Hemoglobin S.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- 24 hours
- Test Cost
- $37.00
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Enter test name (and/or Provincial Mnemonic) into ADDITIONAL REQUESTS section on the outpatient requisition form.
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Blood samples stored at 1-10 C degrees may be tested for up to 45 days.
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Hematology
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Select category 2, and category 3 and 4 laboratory sites.
- Last Updated
- 27-May-19