Hemoglobin S, Rapid, Quantitative
| Sunquest Code: | HGBS | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3526 | Epic Name: | Hemoglobin S |
| Order Instructions: | Testing performed in ARDL. Send to UMMC East Core Sendouts. | ||
| Synonyms: | Sickle Cell Screen, Rapid | ||
| Methodology: | Automated high performance liquid chromatography | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; results are reported within 3 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1.0 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Store whole blood in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship to UMMC-East Core Sendouts at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | Refrigerated up to 3 days. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Advanced Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (ARDL)) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Use: | Use to monitor therapy for sickle-cell disease. |
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