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Sickle-Chex monitors the presence of Hemoglobin S in solubility tests. This control does not require reconstitution, allowing for use in the same manner as a patient sample and is packaged in 2.5 mL squeeze dropper vials for accurate sample dispensing without pipetting.
Sickle-Chex is compatible with the following sickle cell screening kits: Streck SICKLEDEX®, Siemens Dade Sickle-Sol Test and Pacific Hemostasis SickleScreen Sickling Hemoglobin Screening Kit.
Does not require reconstitution
Compatible with Streck SICKLEDEX and other solubility tests
100-day open-vial stability; 6-month closed-vial stability
Helps clinical laboratories meet quality requirements for sickle cell screening
No pipetting necessary
Can be treated like a patient sample
| Description | Item Number |
|---|---|
| 2 x 2.5 mL (Positive and Negative) | 217653 |
| 4 x 2.5 mL (Positive and Negative) | 217654 |
Sickle-Chex is a positive and negative whole blood control available for use with sickle cell screening tests. This control monitors the presence of Hemoglobin S in solubility tests and does not require reconstitution, allowing for use in the same manner as a patient sample.
Both positive and negative controls are necessary to verify that sickle cell screening tests are functioning correctly. The positive control confirms the test can detect sickling hemoglobin when present, while the negative control verifies the test does not produce false positive results. This dual verification is required by clinical laboratory quality standards.
No, Sickle-Chex does not require reconstitution and can be used directly from the vial. This ready-to-use format eliminates preparation steps that could introduce variability or error, simplifying the quality control workflow and ensuring consistent performance.
Sickle-Chex is packaged in 2.5 mL squeeze dropper vials for accurate sample dispensing without pipetting. This convenient packaging eliminates the need for pipettes and reduces the potential for errors in sample transfer.
Sickle-Chex offers 100-day open-vial stability and 6-month closed-vial stability. This extended shelf life ensures the control remains usable throughout its life and reduces the frequency of reordering.
Yes, Sickle-Chex is compatible with Streck SICKLEDEX and other solubility tests used for sickle cell screening. This broad compatibility allows laboratories to use Sickle-Chex regardless of their specific screening method.
