Service Description

The Sickle Cell Screen / Hemoglobin Electrophoresis test identifies abnormal hemoglobin types, including sickle hemoglobin (HbS), to diagnose sickle cell disease or trait. Why it’s done: To screen for sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait To evaluate unexplained anemia, fatigue, or jaundice To support family planning or prenatal screening To monitor patients with known hemoglobinopathies To differentiate between types of hemoglobin disorders Specimen Type: Blood draw Turnaround Time: Typically 2–5 business days Collection Available: In-office or mobile blood draw services