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.

Alternate Specimen

ACD, CPD, sodium citrate, heparin plasmas.

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Specimens received room temperature or frozen, clotted samples.

Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 45 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

RBC Solubility
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Reference Range

Negative
Suggest confirmation of positives
by Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation (HGBE)
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Performing Laboratory

Warde Medical Laboratory
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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