Sickle Cell Disease Blood Test

Concerned about sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait? This test checks for sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait, providing a comprehensive haemoglobinopathy screen to help assess your risk and give you valuable insights into your genetic health.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
5 days
Biomarkers
9
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Haemoglobin A0
  • Haemoglobin A2
  • Haemoglobin Phenotype
  • Sickle Solubility Test
  • Haematocrit
  • Haemoglobin
  • MCH
  • MCV
  • Red cell count

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
5 days
Biomarkers tested
9
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

9 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.

Haematology

  • Haemoglobin A0
  • Haemoglobin A2
  • Haemoglobin Phenotype
  • Sickle Solubility Test

Red blood cells

  • Haematocrit
  • Haemoglobin
  • MCH
  • MCV
  • Red cell count

About this test

Concerned about sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait?

This test checks for sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait, providing a comprehensive haemoglobinopathy screen to help assess your risk and give you valuable insights into your genetic health.

Description provided by Medichecks.

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