Lab Information Manual

Laboratory:

Hematology

Test Name:

SICKLE CELL SCREEN - (B)

Test Code: HSS

Clinical Information:

Test performed at:
Health Sciences Centre, St. Boniface Hospital, and Westman Regional Hematology Labs

Collection Devices:

Preferred Device:	1 - EDTA 4 mL NO GEL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection EDTA 4 mL NO GEL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson & Company Catalogue #: 367861
Alternate Device:	2 - Microtainer(s) - EDTA, NO GEL (0.5 mL) to fill line Microtainer(s) - EDTA, NO GEL (0.5 mL) to fill line Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson & Company Catalogue #: 363706 - 2 x 0.5 mL

Must be delivered to Hematology Lab immediately after collection of sample.

Specimen Required:

Blood: 4.0 mL

Pediatric Blood: 1.0 mL

Sickle Cell Screen not performed on children under 6 months. Hemoglobinopathy Investigation should be requested. (See link below)
When venipuncture is unsuitable, collect capillary blood in an EDTA microtainer.

Referral:

For referred in samples:
Perform CBC and include copy of report.
Store sample at 2 - 10°C.
Ship refrigerated.
Peripheral blood smear is NOT required

Requisition:

_SH Biochemistry Hematology Requisition (R250-10-92)

_SH Hospital Biochemistry Hematology Non Winnipeg Brandon (R250-10-91)

_SH Winnipeg Brandon Biochemistry Hematology Requisition (R250-10-94)

_SH Winnipeg Brandon Hospital Biochemistry Hematology Requisition (R250-10-93)

Reference Values:

See Report

Availability:

Daily or Stat