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SICKLEDEX®

SICKLEDEX is an easy-to-use Hemoglobin S solubility testing kit that requires only 20 µL of patient or control sample and arrives conveniently packaged with two separate squeeze bottles for easy dispensing and elimination of waste. 

SICKLEDEX is available in 100-test, 50-test and 12-test kit configurations. The SICKLEDEX 12-test kit includes all items necessary to perform a sickle cell screening test: 12 plastic test tubes, 12 convenient one-piece plastic micropipettes to collect and dispense the patient sample, and a test tube rack to allow immediate interpretation of results.

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Features:

  • Test results available in 6 minutes

  • Requires only 20 µL of patient or control sample

  • 45-day open-vial stability; 12-month closed-vial stability

Benefits:

  • Buffer packaging reduces waste and maximizes open-vial stability

  • No pipetting necessary

  • Sickle-Chex® whole blood control can be used like a patient sample

Ordering Information

Description Item Number
100-Test Kit217657
50-Test Kit217660
12-Test Kit217661
Test tube rack217659
Disposable Test Tubes (50 count)217662
Disposable Micropipettes (50 count)217663

100-Test Kit: Contains 2 Buffer Bottles and 2 Powder Bottles of 50 tests each

50-Test Kit: Contains 2 Buffer Bottles and 2 Powder Bottles of 25 tests each

12-Test Kit: Contains 2 Buffer Bottles and 2 Powder Bottles of 6 tests each

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Frequently Asked Questions

SICKLEDEX is a qualitative solubility test that can detect the presence of sickling hemoglobin in human blood samples within 6 minutes. This easy-to-use Hemoglobin S solubility testing kit requires only 20 µL of patient or control sample and arrives conveniently packaged for efficient testing.

SICKLEDEX test results are available in 6 minutes, providing rapid screening for sickling hemoglobin. This quick turnaround time supports efficient laboratory workflows and allows for timely clinical decision-making.

SICKLEDEX requires only 20 µL of patient or control sample, making it suitable for testing small sample volumes such as those from pediatric or capillary collections. This minimal sample requirement reduces the burden on patients and allows testing even when sample availability is limited.

SICKLEDEX is available in 100-test, 50-test and 12-test kit configurations. The SICKLEDEX 12-test kit includes all items necessary to perform a sickle cell screening test: 12 plastic test tubes, 12 convenient one-piece plastic micropipettes to collect and dispense the patient sample and a test tube rack to allow immediate interpretation of results.

SICKLEDEX offers 45-day open-vial stability and 12-month closed-vial stability.

Yes, Sickle-Chex whole blood control can be used like a patient sample with SICKLEDEX. When used together, SICKLEDEX and Sickle-Chex provide laboratories with everything necessary to perform easy and efficient sickle solubility testing with proper quality control verification.