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ASI Sickle Cell Test

Sickle Cell is a hereditary disease, occurring mostly in individuals of African, Mediterranean and Caribbean descent for which abnormal hemoglobin (Hb-S) causes red blood cells (erythrocytes) to become sickle-shaped, fragile and nonfunctional, leading to chronic anemia. Kit does not include controls.

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Intended Use

The ASI Sickle Cell Test is intended to be used as an aid in the qualitative detection of hemoglobin S (Hb-S) in anticoagulated whole blood. The test does not distinguish between sickle cell disease (HbS/S) and sickle cell trait (HbS/A). This test is not recommended for use on newborns under 3 months of age. These materials are intended to be acquired, possessed and used only by healthcare professionals.

Features

  • Turbidity line test based upon modified Nalbandian procedure
  • Detects both homozygous (S/S) and heterozygous (A/S) sickle cell
  • Contains urea reagent for test confirmation
  • Room temperature storage
  • Up to 18 month shelf life (from date of manufacture)
  • Accurate, easy and economical

Sensitivity & Specificity

  • Sensitivity: >99%
  • Specificity: >99%

ASI Sickle Cell