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The sickle cell test aims to identify red blood cells that take a crescent or sickle shape instead of the normal round shape. These sickle cells carry less oxygen and break down more quickly, leading to anemia, recurring pain, swelling, and increased risk of infection. The test is used to diagnose the disease or detect carriers of the sickle cell gene.

Anemia Analysis

Sickle Cell Test

Test Code: MTC00889

The sickle cell test detects the presence of abnormally shaped red blood cells, used to diagnose sickle cell disease or identify carriers.

Sample Type

Blood

Preparation

Without Fasting

TAT Turnaround time (TAT)

Results Within 4 Hours

10.

000

KWD

Home Visit Service

+ Home visit fee per region

10.

000

KWD

Home Visit Service

+ Home visit fee per region

10.

000

KWD

Home Visit Service

+ Home visit fee per region

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The main purpose of the sickle cell test is to identify sickle-shaped red blood cells and diagnose sickle cell disease.

The presence of sickle-shaped red blood cells indicates that the person may have the disease or be a carrier of the sickle cell gene.

Sickle cells reduce the blood’s oxygen-carrying capacity and break down easily, causing anemia, recurrent pain, and organ complications.

A person with sickle cell disease has a high proportion of sickle cells and shows disease symptoms, while a carrier may have few sickle cells and minimal or no symptoms.

Common symptoms include fatigue, recurring pain, swelling in hands and feet, and frequent infections.

Yes, the test can be used prenatally to detect the disease in a fetus or to test the mother.

Factors that may affect test results include age, presence of other blood disorders, and the accuracy of laboratory techniques.

The sickle cell test is important because it enables early diagnosis, appropriate management, and prevention of complications.

In rare cases, the test may be negative if the number of sickle cells is very low or if an inaccurate testing method is used.

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