Test Name
Hemoglobin S
AvailabilityRun twice weekly – Samples received by 0700 Mondays and Thursdays will be run the same day.
Lab Section
Chemistry
Fluid TypeWhole blood
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Lavender Top Tube
Container Whole Blood Required3 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top
Summary Test NameHemoglobin S
Specimen Preparation OutreachRefrigerate until courier pickup
Specimen Stability72 hours if refrigerated
Minimum Volume3 ml whole blood in (3) Lavender
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseRefrigerate until analysis
Reference ValueNot Present