Test Code SCELL Sickle Cell Prep, Whole Blood

Performing Laboratory

Chilton Hospital Laboratory-Hematology

Hemoglobin S Solubility

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Rejection:

1. Hemolyzed

2. Clotted

3. Diluted with intravenous fluid

4. Tube not filled with minimum volume

Ambient

Negative

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Turnaround Time:

Routine-8 hours