Confidential lab testing · No referral required United States · 15,280 communities
RequestALab Find and request a lab test

Mountain West · Sickle Cell Anemia Screening Test

Sickle Cell Anemia Screening Test in Idaho

Below is a plain-language overview of the sickle cell anemia screening test. The Sickle Cell Anemia Screening Test helps identify the presence of sickle cell trait or disease.

Sample typeBlood draw at a collection lab
ReferralNo referral required

What this test is

This test screens for sickle cell anemia, a genetic condition affecting red blood cells. It detects abnormal hemoglobin, which can cause cells to become rigid and sickle-shaped. The test is often used to determine if a person carries the sickle cell trait or has the disease.

What it measures

  • Hemoglobin S — indicates the presence of sickle cell trait or disease
  • Hemoglobin A — reflects normal hemoglobin levels
  • Hemoglobin F — can be elevated in sickle cell disease

What the test involves

The test involves a standard blood draw, typically from a vein in the arm. The sample is then analyzed for hemoglobin abnormalities.

Why it is often ordered

Clinicians typically order this test to screen for sickle cell trait or disease, especially in individuals with a family history or certain ethnic backgrounds. It helps in assessing the risk of passing the trait to offspring.

Preparation

Preparation for the test usually involves following specific instructions from the lab. It's important to check with the lab for any special requirements.

How results are reported

Results are reported as either normal or indicating the presence of sickle cell trait or disease. Reference ranges and interpretations can vary by laboratory.

Before you go

  • Test preparation instructions
  • Sample collection procedure
  • Turnaround time for results

Cities

Sickle Cell Anemia Screening Test in Idaho communities

Choose your city for local context and to request this test.

Boise422,665Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestNampa194,547Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestMeridian115,227Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestCoeur d'Alene114,880Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestIdaho Falls101,326Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestPocatello74,359Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestCaldwell58,872Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestTwin Falls51,223Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestPost Falls38,162Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestLewiston33,964Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestRexburg33,684Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestEagle29,665Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestMoscow25,336Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestKuna23,765Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestAmmon17,401Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestMountain Home15,863Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestChubbuck15,445Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestHayden15,316Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestJerome12,182Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestBlackfoot12,106Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestGarden City12,056Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestBurley11,274Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestStar10,929Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestRathdrum9,099Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestMiddleton9,091Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestHailey9,001Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestSandpoint8,448Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestPayette7,999Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestEmmett7,408Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestRupert5,994Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestFruitland5,903Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestWeiser5,578Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestPreston5,545Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestRigby4,920Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestShelley4,784Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestBuhl4,532Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestAmerican Falls4,531Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestKimberly4,508Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestLincoln3,919Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestSt. Anthony3,677Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestGooding3,625Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestHeyburn3,592Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestMcCall3,568Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestKetchum3,448Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestHidden Springs3,382Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestVictor3,315Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestGrangeville3,296Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestOrofino3,216Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestSalmon3,114Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestSoda Springs3,084Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestSt. Maries2,951Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestMountain Home AFB2,863Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestWendell2,859Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestHomedale2,845Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestAberdeen2,795Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestFiler2,734Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestIona2,640Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestMontpelier2,610Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestBellevue2,508Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestFort Hall2,499Sickle Cell Anemia Screening Test