Test Details
Mnemonic
SCT
Ordering Code
2000670
CPT-4 Code(s)
85660
Specimen Information
Collect
Lavender EDTA
Specimen Preparation
Send 1.0 mL whole blood.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Specimens received room temperature or frozen
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 3 weeks
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 3 weeks
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Flocculation
Reference Range
Negative
Suggest confirmation of positives
by Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation (HGBE)
Suggest confirmation of positives
by Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation (HGBE)
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes