The sickle solubility test is a screening method for the presence of HbS. It will not differentiate between homozygous or heterozygous forms. This test should only be used in URGENT cases when there is insufficient time for the full Haemoglobinopathy screen.
Tube
03 (EB) – EDTA Blood
ID
Tests&Tubes0143
Turn around
A&E: 3 Hours
Day Case: N/A
In-Patient: N/A
Out-Patient: N/A
GP: N/A
Send to
Blood Sciences Cross Site
Contact
For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Collection Con
The patients should NOT have received a transfusion in the last 3 months as this could give an incorrect result.
Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing- No special requirements.
Sample REQ
Blood