Sickle Cell Test (Blood)

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Testing Laboratory

Counties Manukau | Middlemore Hospital

Department

Haematology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

AAAA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0000

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

Whole blood samples collected in EDTA should be tested as soon as possible after collection.

Synonyms

Sickle Cell Screening Test, Sickle Cell Slide Test

Turnaround Time

2 hours

Available routine hours only

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

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Microtainer)
  • Heparin (Microtainer)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Additional Specimen Information

3 mL Heparin tube (green top) or EDTA (purple top)

Last updated: 13/05/2026