Sickle Cell Test

Hemoglobin S Test

Why It Is Done

A sickle cell test is done to screen for sickle cell trait or sickle cell disease in people at high risk. Detecting sickle cell trait is important for couples who want to have children and who may be carriers of sickle cell trait.

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: January 16, 2007
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Martin Steinberg, MD - Hematology
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