This test should be carried out on as fresh a sample as possible.
Normal = No Sickle cells seen
If urgent, please contact the laboratory on ext 22065 (out of hours ext 22069) and a provisional diagnosis can be made available in 1 hour.
Sickle cells detected in patients with sickle cell trait and sickle cell anaemia.
The genotype of the patient should be determined by further haemoglobinopathy testing.
For further information contact the Special Haematology laboratory (Ext 22065) or:
| Dr Anna Ruskova | Ext 22137 | |
| Dr Louisa Stone | Ext 22062 | |
| Dr Nikhil Rabade | Ext 22071 | |
| Dr Peter Bradbeer | Ext 22062 |