Laboratory Medicine Program


Sickle cell screen

Clinical Decription:
This test is performed to exclude the presence of a sickling hemoglobin. It does not differentiate between the various types of sickle cell disease and hemoglobin electrophoresis should be ordered on all patients with a positive result.

Method: Turbidimetric; Manual

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
Reference ranges for this test are not available online. However, they are included in all test results. For more information, please call us.

Specimen Type: None
Collected In: EDTA
Volume: n/a

Shipping: None

Special Instructions: n/a

Testing Schedule(s): Please call

Turnaround Time: None

For more information, call 416.340.5227 or 1.866.865.5227