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Sickle Cell Anemia Screening Test in New York

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 New York communities

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New York18,972,871Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestBrooklyn2,736,074Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestQueens2,405,464Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestManhattan1,694,263Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestBronx1,472,654Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestBuffalo1,004,655Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestRochester737,309Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestAlbany604,077Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestStaten Island495,747Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestPoughkeepsie423,386Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestSyracuse418,875Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestYonkers209,730Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestBinghamton146,870Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestUtica112,948Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestNew Rochelle80,685Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestMount Vernon72,855Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestSchenectady66,809Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestSaratoga Springs66,290Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestBrentwood66,035Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestGlens Falls66,024Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestElmira63,404Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestWhite Plains59,452Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestLevittown52,540Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestTroy50,717Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestNiagara Falls48,763Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestFreeport44,328Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestWest Babylon43,397Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestHicksville43,107Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestCoram41,431Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestValley Stream40,304Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestEast Meadow38,078Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestElmont36,741Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestCentral Islip36,292Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestCommack36,252Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestLong Beach34,820Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestNew City34,118Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestHuntington Station34,050Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestBaldwin33,352Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestSpring Valley32,953Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestUniondale32,791Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestKiryas Joel32,498Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestFranklin Square32,381Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestRome32,309Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestCentereach31,979Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestIthaca31,819Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestBay Shore31,488Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestPort Chester31,317Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestOceanside31,182Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestNorth Tonawanda30,592Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestMiddletown30,086Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestJamestown28,818Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestHarrison28,635Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestGlen Cove28,187Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestShirley28,059Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestWest Islip27,557Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestMonsey27,359Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestLindenhurst27,169Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestHolbrook26,958Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestAuburn26,913Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestDeer Park26,803Sickle Cell Anemia Screening Test