Sickle Cell Test
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To screen for the presence of sickle cell trait or to confirm the presence of sickle cell disease
When to Get Tested?
If you are of Afro-Carribean descent to determine if you carry one or both genes for sickle cell disease and for antenatal screening
Sample Required?
A blood sample taken from a vein in the arm. In children, a blood sample from a finger-prick or heel-prick
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