Ethical guidelines for our site US English Polish Italian Hungarian German Spanish UK English Australian English


   
in the news

understanding
your tests

inside the lab

about this site

site map

send us your
comments


home
 


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 drawn from a vein in the arm. In children, a blood sample from a finger-prick or heel-prick



This page was last modified on May 30, 2004
 

In the NewsUnderstanding Your TestsInside the Lab
About the SiteSite MapSend Us Your CommentsHome

If you don't know what a word or a medical term means Click Here to link to Stedmans Medical Dictionary

We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health
information:
verify here.

©2004-07 all rights reserved
Email concerns to labtestsonlineuk@acb.org.uk

Terms of Use Privacy