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Sickle Cell Anemia Screening Test in Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts communities

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Boston4,208,580Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestSpringfield620,494Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestWorcester573,573Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestNew Bedford158,353Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestLeominster118,190Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestCambridge116,892Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestLowell114,804Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestBrockton104,216Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestQuincy100,544Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestLynn100,233Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestFall River93,339Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestNewton88,647Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestLawrence87,798Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestSomerville80,608Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestFramingham72,089Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestHaverhill67,093Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestMalden65,602Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestWaltham64,655Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestRevere60,720Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestMedford60,708Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestTaunton59,076Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestChicopee55,636Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestPeabody54,200Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestMethuen Town52,536Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestEverett48,368Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestAttleboro46,146Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestSalem44,452Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestPittsfield43,890Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestBeverly42,448Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestFitchburg41,796Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestMarlborough41,505Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestWoburn40,967Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestWestfield40,922Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestChelsea40,025Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestHolyoke38,480Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestWatertown Town35,171Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestGloucester29,814Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestMelrose29,567Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestNorthampton29,379Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestGardner21,183Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestNewburyport18,282Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestNorth Adams13,024Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestSouth Yarmouth11,696Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestMiddleborough Center7,790Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestMansfield Center7,689Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestWhitinsville7,329Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestWest Concord7,003Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestCochituate6,966Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestEast Falmouth6,739Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestPinehurst6,653Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestWest Yarmouth6,124Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestYarmouth Port5,872Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestBliss Corner5,529Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestNorth Scituate5,519Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestEast Harwich5,519Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestRaynham Center5,072Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestSmith Mills4,846Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestNorth Westport4,835Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestThe Pinehills4,724Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestMillis-Clicquot4,653Sickle Cell Anemia Screening Test