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Sickle cell test
Alternative names:
Hgb S test; sickledex
What the risks are:
- excessive bleeding
- fainting or feeling lightheaded
- hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin)
- infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)
- multiple punctures to locate veins
Special considerations:
Blood transfusions within the past 3 months or iron deficiency can cause a false negative result. this test does not distinguish between sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease. Hemoglobin electrophoresis is required to distinguish between these 2 disorders.
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