Clinical Indication ID & Name
HbSS sickle cell anaemia
Test Group
Haematology
Specialties
Test code
R94.1
Test name
N/A
Target genes
HbS variant
Test scope
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Test method/ technology
Targeted mutation testing
Optimal Family Structure
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Eligibility Criteria
Likely HbSS sickle cell anaemia on haemoglobin electrophoresis
Commissioning group
Specialised
Overlapping idications
• R93 Thalassaemia and other haemoglobinopathies should be used where there is a suspicion of other forms of sickle cell disease (e.g. Hb SC, sickle beta thalassaemia) or S/HPFH. • R92 Rare anaemia test should be used in individuals with atypical features in whom other diagnoses are likely • R362 Carrier testing for sickle cell anaemia test should be used in individuals who are suspected to be carriers
Address for samples/request forms
North Thames GLH, Rare & Inherited Disease Genomic Laboratory
Specimen Reception, Level 5 Barclay House, 37 Queen Square,
London WC1N 3BH
Contact with queries
Supporting documents
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Education resources
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Service updates
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Request form download
Consent record
See consent guidance in test request form
Sample requirements
See sample guidance in test request form