Clinical Indication ID & Name
HbSS sickle cell anaemia
Test Group
Haematology
Specialties
Test code
R94.1
Test name
N/A
Target genes
HbS variant
Test scope
n/a
Test method/ technology
Targeted mutation testing
Optimal Family Structure
n/a
Eligibility Criteria
Likely HbSS sickle cell anaemia on haemoglobin electrophoresis
Commissioning group
Specialised
Overlapping idications
• R93 Thalassaemia and other haemoglobinopathies should be used where there is a suspicion of other forms of sickle cell disease (e.g. Hb SC, sickle beta thalassaemia) or S/HPFH. • R92 Rare anaemia test should be used in individuals with atypical features in whom other diagnoses are likely • R362 Carrier testing for sickle cell anaemia test should be used in individuals who are suspected to be carriers
Address for samples/request forms
SYNNOVIS ANALYTICS MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY LABORATORY
Molecular Pathology c/o Central Specimen Reception,
Blood Sciences Laboratory,
Ground Floor Bessemer Wing,
King’s College Hospital,
Denmark Hill,
London,
SE5 9RS
Contact with queries
Supporting documents
n/a
Education resources
n/a
Turn around times
All our turnaround times are listed on our specific turn around page https://southeastgenomics.nhs.uk/professionals/service-turn-around-times/
Request form download
Consent record
See consent guidance in test request form
Sample requirements
Samples may be rejected for the following reasons: 1.Samples and request form do not show at least three identical patient identifiers 2.The sample is in the incorrect collection media 3.The request form is not sufficiently completed 4.The sample is not of sufficient volume 5.The sample is too old