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Quest Diagnostics

Sickle Cell Screen

Quest Diagnostics

Sample type: Whole blood

Requires fasting: No

Phlebotomy required

Details

Sickle Cell Screen - This is a screening test to determine the presence of sickling hemoglobins. (e.g. hemoglobin-s, hemoglobin c-Harlem). It is important to detect Hb-S in order to determine which individuals are at risk of crisis when exposed to prolonged anoxia such as may occur during surgery, athletic programs or high altitude conditions.

  • Sickle Cell Screen

Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected

Details
Sickle Cell Screen - This is a screening test to determine the presence of sickling hemoglobins. (e.g. hemoglobin-s, hemoglobin c-Harlem). It is important to detect Hb-S in order to determine which individuals are at risk of crisis when exposed to prolonged anoxia such as may occur during surgery, athletic programs or high altitude conditions.

What type of sample is required for this test?
4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Test Resources
For more information, please consult your healthcare provider.

2–5 business days

Negative
  • Hematology
  • Genetics

Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:

Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)

  • Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
  • Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
  • Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
  • Collection Instructions:
    • Bring a valid ID.
    • Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
  • Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
  • More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide

Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy

  • Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
  • Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
  • Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
  • Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
  • Collection Instructions:
    • Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
    • Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
  • More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
 Specimen
  • Preferred Specimen(s): 4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube 
  • Alternative: NA 
  • Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL 
  • Collection Instructions: NA 
 Storage and shipping instructions
  • Transport Container: EDTA (lavender-top) tube 
  • Transport Temperature: Room Temperature 
  • Specimen Stability: 
    • Room temperature: 7 days 
    • Refrigerated: 14 days 
  • Reject Criteria: 
    • Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Clotted 
State restrictions:

Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island

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