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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aarti Narayan, M.B.B.S [2], Shyam Patel [3]

Overview

The most important laboratory test for sickle cell anemia is a complete blood count (CBC), specifically hemoglobin and hematocrit.

Laboratory findings

Blood tests

Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of sickle cell disease include:[1][2]

References

  1. West MS, Wethers D, Smith J, Steinberg M (August 1992). "Laboratory profile of sickle cell disease: a cross-sectional analysis. The Cooperative Study of Sickle Cell Disease". J Clin Epidemiol. 45 (8): 893–909. PMID 1624972.
  2. Bernard AW, Venkat A, Lyons MS (April 2006). "Best evidence topic report. Full blood count and reticulocyte count in painful sickle crisis". Emerg Med J. 23 (4): 302–3. doi:10.1136/emj.2006.035154. PMC 2579511. PMID 16549581.

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