Table of Contents
- Overview
- Results
- Risks
- Prevention
- Images
Sickledex; Hgb S test
What the risks are
Veins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other. Obtaining a blood sample from some people may be more difficult than from others.
Other risks associated with having blood drawn are slight but may include:
- Excessive bleeding
- Fainting or feeling light-headed
- Hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin)
- Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)
Special considerations
Iron deficiency or blood transfusions within the past 3 months can cause a false negative result.
Images
Red blood cells, sickle cell
Red blood cells, multiple sickle cells
Red blood cells, sickle and pappenheimer
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Sickle cell test Prevention
Review Date: 01/29/2010
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of
Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also
reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
