Hemoglobin (Hb) Solubility
Test Code: 005223
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 85660 001
Synonym
Hb S; Hemoglobin S; Hgb Solubility; Sickle Cell Preparation; Sickle Cell Solubility Test; Sickle Cell Test; Sickle Prep; Sickledex(TM)
Specimen Type
Whole blood
Specimen Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube; capillary puncture: three microhematocrit tubes. May also use blue-top (sodium citrate) tube, yellow-top (ACD) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube.
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL (Note:This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing).
Specimen Handling
To avoid delays in turnaround time, PLEASE SUBMIT A SEPARATE LAVENDER-TOP TUBE FOR EACH TEST REQUIRING A LAVENDER-TOP.
Patient Prep
No preliminary fluid or food restriction is required.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimen other than whole blood received; clotted specimen
Temperature
Room temperature
Methodology
Sodium hydrosulfite reduction
Stability
Room Temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 005225 | Hemoglobin (Hgb) Solubility | 6864-3 |
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