Question 1

what are the tests for sickle cell anemia?

Accepted Answer

Hb electrophoresis: CBC and hemoglobin electrophoresis have to be done -at  least- to make a diagnosis of sickle cell anemia.

Question 2

what tests are available for sickle cell anemia?

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Peripheral smear: The easiest way is to review the peripheral smear and looked for red cells that look like sickles.  If there are, then the next step is to obtain a hemoglobin electrophoresis.

Question 3

can sickle-cell anemia be detected from a test?

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Yes: Certain blood work - i.e. Cbc, and a hemoglobin electrophoresis, - would need to be done to establish a diagnosis of sickle cell anemia.

Question 4

at what age can i test to see if i am a carrier for sickle cell anemia?

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Late teens: Carrier testing should only be done in persons who can give intelligent informed consent.  Young children should not be tested. Older teens who can give meaningful consent may be tested.

Question 5

how do you test fetus for sickle cell anemia?

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Genetic test Sickle: Yes the test is done on high risk women at the 17 week of gestation by doing amniocentesis with the permission of both patents.

Question 6

when do you test for sickle cell anemia?

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Diagnosis: You only need to check for sickle cell disease at first diagnosis or if both parents are known to be sickle-cell patients.  The test is for abnormal hemoglobin molecules caused by a genetic mutation.  If you are a carrier or have the disease, that will be with you for life. Subsequently, blood counts need to be done regularly if you get sickle cell episodes.

Question 7

is there prenatal diagnosis or test for sickle cell anemia?

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Yes there is: Check this web site it will show all detail.
http://sickle.bwh.harvard.edu/scd_prenatal.html.

Question 8

do routine blood tests show sickle cell anemia? can a routine blood panel show whether or not a person has sickle cell anemia?

Accepted Answer

Maybe, but not best: A routine blood test can show sickle cells, but they may not be reviewed that closely.  The best test is a special test of the hemoglobin, called hemoglobin electrophoresis.  Sickle cellis also screened on all children born in the us.  Your pediatrician should have these results.

Question 9

i do urine and blood tests for my sickle cell anemia, will thc show in these test?

Accepted Answer

Not unless: any of them are part of a screen for drugs of abuse. Don't you worry that the THC will negatively impact your condition? I would encourage you to be honest with your medical provider.

Question 10

what are the possible parental screening tests available for sickle cell anemia?

Accepted Answer

Hb electrophoresis: Both parents of a child with sickle cell anemia in most instances, but not always should have sickle cell trait. This could be confirmed by a test, 'hemoglobin (hb) electrophoresis'. There is a simple test called 'sickledex' test. But this test does not tell you if you have sickle cell disease or trait. If both parents have trait, each offspring has 25% chance of having a child with disease.

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