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Sickle Cell Anemia Screening Test in South Carolina

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 South Carolina communities

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Charleston685,517Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestColumbia640,502Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestGreenville450,487Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestMyrtle Beach281,180Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestSpartanburg216,021Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestMauldin149,687Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestRock Hill115,292Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestNorth Charleston114,542Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestMount Pleasant88,900Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestFlorence88,709Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestAnderson80,657Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestSumter77,626Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestHilton Head Island74,248Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestSummerville50,318Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestGoose Creek44,502Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestGreer35,151Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestAiken31,516Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestBluffton27,596Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestSocastee24,657Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestCarolina Forest24,642Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestFort Mill24,069Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestNorth Augusta24,013Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestTaylors23,348Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestSimpsonville23,190Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestLexington23,068Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestEasley22,643Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestGreenwood22,363Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestConway22,001Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestSt. Andrews21,383Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestWade Hampton20,879Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestHanahan20,381Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestFive Forks19,158Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestNorth Myrtle Beach18,502Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestWest Columbia17,265Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestClemson17,238Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestRed Hill16,060Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestBerea15,892Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestSeven Oaks15,561Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestDentsville15,245Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestGantt14,790Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestLadson14,711Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestCayce13,637Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestLake Wylie13,560Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestParker13,019Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestBeaufort12,899Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestOrangeburg12,779Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestPort Royal12,734Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestMoncks Corner12,685Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestGaffney12,560Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestTega Cay12,336Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestOak Grove11,803Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestJames Island11,618Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestIrmo11,581Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestForest Acres10,621Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestGarden City10,600Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestBoiling Springs10,591Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestNewberry10,496Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestFountain Inn10,237Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestRed Bank10,070Sickle Cell Anemia Screening TestLittle River9,929Sickle Cell Anemia Screening Test