Private Sickle Cell Blood Test

To determine whether someone is a carrier of the sickle cell trait - we offer this blood test called haemoglobin electrophoresis (HBEL) test. The turnaround time for the result is within 4-5 days. This would need to be done prior to genotyping.

The test will tell you if you're a carrier or not, or whether you have the disease yourself.

If you're a carrier of the sickle cell you can pass SCD to your unborn baby.

You can ask to have the test even if your family origins do not suggest the baby would be at high risk of a haemoglobin disease.

Those at high risk of being a sickle cell carrier should be tested for the sickle cell trait.

If a pregnant woman is found to be a carrier, screening should also be offered to the father. 

By having the test early, you and your partner can find out about all your options and make an informed decision if your baby is at risk of inheriting a blood disorder. This test should be offered before you're 10 weeks pregnant.

If it is suspected you are a SCD carrier you can have a CVS (chorionic villus sampling) as early as 11 weeks.

Babies with sickle cell disease can receive early treatment, including vaccinations and antibiotics.

Sickle cell disease affects haemoglobin, a part of the blood that carries oxygen around the body.

People with sickle cell:

• can have episodes of very severe pain
• can get serious life-threatening infections
• are usually anaemic (their bodies have difficulty carrying oxygen)

Costs

SCD Blood Test with Phlebotomist £190

SCD Blood Test with GP Consultation £275

We recommend a GP Consultation to ensure that this is the most appropriate test for you.

If you opt for a GP consultation then you will be followed up with a telephone consultation to have the results explained to you.

If you choose phlebotomy only you will need a consultation to have the results explained to you which is why we recommend a GP consultation in the first instance – as our consultations include a free of charge follow up by telephone where a test is initiated.

If you wish to know more about sickle cell genotyping call us on 0121 704 2669

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