Test Id : SDEX
Sickle Solubility, Blood
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Screening for presence or absence of hemoglobin (Hb) S (sickle cell disease)
Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test
Hemoglobin S Solubility
NY State Available
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Reporting Name
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Aliases
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Sickle Cell Screen
Sickledex
Sickling Test
Hemoglobin,Solubility Test for HbS
Hb S
Hemoglobin S
Sickle Prep
Sickle Solubility
Hemoglobin S Screen
Specimen Type
Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Whole Blood EDTA
Ordering Guidance
This is a screening test only. For quantification of hemoglobin S, order HBEL1 / Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation, Blood.
Necessary Information
1. Patient's age is required.
2. Include recent transfusion information.
Specimen Required
Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)
Acceptable: Yellow top (ACD solution B), green top (heparin)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.
2. Send whole blood specimen in the original tube. Do not aliquot.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Benign Hematology Test Request Form (T755) with the specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the testing laboratory. The minimum volume is sufficient for one attempt at testing.
0.5 mL
Reject Due To
Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Specimen Stability Information
Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated | 14 days |
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Screening for presence or absence of hemoglobin (Hb) S (sickle cell disease)
Clinical Information
Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Homozygous hemoglobin (Hb) S (sickle cell disease) is a serious chronic hemolytic anemia most commonly found in those of African or Middle Eastern descent.
Hb S is freely soluble when fully oxygenated; when oxygen is removed, polymerization of the abnormal hemoglobin occurs, forming tactoids that are rigid and deformed cells. This leads to sickling of the cells, hemolysis, and many other complications.
Heterozygous Hb S (sickle cell trait) is the most common hemoglobinopathy in the United States. This condition is present in about 8% of African Americans. Usually, Hb S trait exhibits no clinical or hematological effects. A small fraction of people with sickle cell trait have recurrent hematuria.
Reference Values
Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
Negative
Interpretation
Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
A positive result should be followed by a complete hemoglobin (Hb) evaluation (HBEL1 / Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation, Blood) to confirm the presence and concentration of Hb S.
Cautions
Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
A positive test is presumptive evidence for hemoglobin (Hb) S (sickle cell disease). However, rare sickling Hbs such as Hb C-Harlem (C-Georgetown) and Hb I will also produce a positive result.
This test only detects the presence of Hb S. It cannot differentiate sickle cell trait (heterozygous Hb S) from sickle cell disease (homozygous Hb S), or Hb S in combination with other abnormalities (eg, S/C, S/D, S/G, S/E, S/beta-thalassemia, S/O-Arab, S/New York, and C-Georgetown trait).
The use of packed red blood cells (RBC) instead of whole blood significantly reduces false negatives due to anemia and false positives due to hypergammaglobulinemia (eg, multiple myeloma).
False positives can occur due to large numbers of nucleated RBC.
False negatives can occur due to an insufficient quantity of Hb S due to age (neonates) or transfusion. Hb S concentrations 15% to 20% or less may give a negative result.
Clinical Reference
Recommendations for in-depth reading of a clinical nature
1. Fairbanks VF. Laboratory methods and case studies. In: Decker BC, ed. Hemoglobinopathies and Thalassemias. Thieme-Stratton Inc; 1980:105-107
2. Sauntharajah Y, Vichinsky EP: Sickle cell disease: Clinical features and management. In Hoffman R, Benz EJ, Silberstein LE, et al, eds. Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice. 7th ed. Elsevier; 2018:584-607
Method Description
Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference
Hemoglobin S reduced by dithionite is insoluble in concentrated inorganic buffers, and thus, the solution is so turbid that newsprint cannot be read through a tube containing the hemolysate and reagents.(Fairbanks VF, Klee GG: Biochemical aspects of hematology. In: Burtis CA, Ashwood ER, eds. Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry. 3rd ed. WB Saunders Company; 1999: 1678-1679; Greene DN, Vaughn CP, Crews BO, Agarwal AM. Advances in the detection of hemoglobinopathies. Clinica Chimica Acta. 2015; 439:50-57)
PDF Report
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Day(s) Performed
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Monday through Friday
Report Available
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Specimen Retention Time
Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded
Performing Laboratory Location
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Test Classification
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This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
CPT Code Information
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CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.
CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.
85660
LOINC® Information
Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the order and results codes of this test. LOINC values are provided by the performing laboratory.
| Test Id | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SDEX | Sickle Solubility, B | 6864-3 |
| Result Id | Test Result Name |
Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
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|---|---|---|
| 9180 | Sickle Solubility, B | 6864-3 |