Sickle Cell Disease Blood Test
    Sickle Cell Disease Blood Test
    Sickle Cell Disease Blood Test
    Sickle Cell Disease Blood Test

Sickle Cell Disease Blood Test

£129
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Concerned about sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait?

This test checks for sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait, providing a comprehensive haemoglobinopathy screen to help assess your risk and give you valuable insights into your genetic health.

  • Results estimated in 5 working days
  • Convenient testing options
  • Bespoke doctor’s report
  • Free delivery

Includes haemoglobin phenotype and sickle solubility test to assess for sickle cell disease or trait, alongside key red blood cell markers for overall blood health.

How do you want to take your sample?

  • Book a venous draw at a clinic   Venous
    +£35

    Visit one of our national clinic partners for a nurse to take your venous blood sample from a vein in your arm. We’ll email you instructions on how to book after we’ve processed your order.

  • Book a venous draw at home with a nurse Venous
    +£59

  • Self-arrange a professional sample collection Venous
    Free

18+ only. T&Cs apply.

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You have the flexibility to choose what works best for you. Enjoy the comfort of having a friendly nurse visit your home for a quick blood draw, opt for a convenient visit to one of our nationwide partner clinics, or self-arrange a draw at a location that suits you.

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What's in the test?

Haematology

Haemoglobin A0

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Haemoglobin A2

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Haemoglobin Phenotype

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Sickle Solubility Test

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Red blood cells

Haemoglobin

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Haemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells which carries oxygen around the body and gives the blood its red colour. This test measures the amount of haemoglobin in the blood and is a good measure of the blood's ability to carry oxygen around the body.

Haematocrit

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HCT (haematocrit) measures the amount of space (volume) within the blood that is taken up by red blood cells.

Red cell count

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Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count analyses the number of red blood cells in the blood. Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body, where it can be used to fuel energy processes such as movement and respiration. They also carry carbon dioxide produced from cells back to the lungs so that it can be exhaled.

MCV

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MCV (mean corpuscular volume) reflects the average size of your red blood cells. This is important to measure, as it can indicate how much oxygen your cells are likely to be transporting around the body.

MCH

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MCH (mean corpuscular haemoglobin) measures the average amount of haemoglobin contained in one of your red blood cells.

How to prepare for your test

Test limitations

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    FAQs

    What can this test tell me?
    This test checks for abnormal haemoglobin in your blood. Haemoglobin is found in the red blood cells and helps to carry oxygen. There are different types of haemoglobin, including haemoglobin S (HbS), which is associated with sickle cell disease. If you have high levels of HbS it most likely means that you are a carrier of sickle cell disease (sickle cell trait) or have the disease itself (sickle cell disease). This test also checks for anaemia, which is almost always present with sickle cell disease.

    Does this test look at my genes for sickle cell disease?
    No, we don’t offer genetic testing for sickle cell. However, this test looks at your haemoglobin phenotype which is a very accurate way of detecting your sickle cell status.

    Can this test distinguish between sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait?
    No, we don’t offer genetic testing for sickle cell. However, this test looks at your haemoglobin phenotype which is a very accurate way of detecting your sickle cell status.

    How accurate is this test at detecting sickle cell disease?
    This test will reliably pick up almost all cases of sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait. Only in very rare cases, unusual haemoglobin variants might not be detected and may require further genetic testing to confirm sickle cell disease.

    Can this test detect if I'm likely to have a child with sickle cell disease?
    This test can determine whether you’re a carrier for sickle cell disease, but your chances of passing on having a child with sickle cell disease will depend on whether your partner is also affected. For example, two parents with sickle cell trait have a one in four chance of having a child with sickle cell disease.