Sickle Cell Test

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Testing Laboratory

Counties Manukau | Middlemore Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

SKLC

Test Code (Numeric Code)

1407

Synonyms

Sickle Cell Test

Specimen Type

  • Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Acceptable
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Last updated: 05/06/2026