Test guide
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin Test
A blood test that determines the types of hemoglobin that an individual expresses. Detection of hemoglobin S indicates that the person has sickle cell trait or sickle cell disease.
What it is for
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C211454. Unmodified NCI definition, CC BY 4.0. Source identity and classification checked automatically on 2026-10-20.
Limitations
Terminology reference for a laboratory procedure. The source definition does not establish routine clinical availability, validated specimen types, reference intervals, product authorization or suitability for an individual. Consult the performing laboratory for its validated method and interpretation.
Also known as
- Sickle Cell Hemoglobin Test
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