85660 Rbc sickle cell test
Pathology & Lab
Also known as: Sickle cell test, hemoglobin S test
Red blood cell sickle cell test detects the presence of sickle hemoglobin (HbS) through solubility testing or electrophoresis, screening for sickle cell disease or trait.
Clinical Context
Initial screening for sickle cell disease and sickle trait, particularly important in African American and Mediterranean populations. Positive results require confirmatory hemoglobin electrophoresis.
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