Synonyms
Sickle Cell Prep
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
RCHSD Blood Bank
Epic ID
LAB339
Standard TAT
8 Hours
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.1-0.3 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Specimens must be double initialed by the collecting nurse, and a nurse that verifies the patient's identity against the order, specimen label and patient demographics.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Test Volume Required
0.3 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
0.1 mL Whole Blood
CPT Codes
85660
Revised
8/8/24
Initials
SA