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Sickle Cell Anemia

Sickle Cell Anemia

£1,077.00
Detects abnormal haemoglobin to screen for or confirm sickle cell anaemia—even in the absence of symptoms.
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About this test

  • Fatigue or persistent low energy
  • Episodes of severe pain (commonly in the chest, joints, or limbs)
  • Shortness of breath or rapid heartbeat
  • Frequent infections or slow recovery from illness
  • Swelling in hands and feet (especially in children)
  • Pale or yellow-tinged skin (jaundice)
  • Delayed growth or puberty (in children and teens)
  • Dizziness or headaches
  • Vision problems
  • Cold hands and feet due to poor circulation
  • Unexplained anaemia or low haemoglobin
  • No symptoms at all in those with sickle cell trait

Recommended for individuals experiencing symptoms such as persistent fatigue, frequent pain episodes, shortness of breath, or unexplained anaemia. Ideal for those with a family history of sickle cell disease or trait, or who belong to ethnic groups at higher risk, including African, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian populations. Also suitable for individuals undergoing genetic screening, couples planning a family, or anyone wanting to understand their haemoglobin type—even in the absence of symptoms.

  • Sickle Cell Anaemia (Sickle Cell Disease)
  • Sickle Cell Trait (carrier status)
  • Haemoglobin SC Disease
  • Haemoglobin S Beta-Thalassaemia
  • Other abnormal haemoglobin variants
  • Chronic or unexplained anaemia
  • Pain crises related to red blood cell disorders
  • Jaundice or liver stress related to haemolysis
  • Delayed growth or development in children
  • Genetic haemoglobin disorders for family planning
  • Risk assessment in high-prevalence populations

Symptoms

  • Fatigue or persistent low energy
  • Episodes of severe pain (commonly in the chest, joints, or limbs)
  • Shortness of breath or rapid heartbeat
  • Frequent infections or slow recovery from illness
  • Swelling in hands and feet (especially in children)
  • Pale or yellow-tinged skin (jaundice)
  • Delayed growth or puberty (in children and teens)
  • Dizziness or headaches
  • Vision problems
  • Cold hands and feet due to poor circulation
  • Unexplained anaemia or low haemoglobin
  • No symptoms at all in those with sickle cell trait

Who should be test

Recommended for individuals experiencing symptoms such as persistent fatigue, frequent pain episodes, shortness of breath, or unexplained anaemia. Ideal for those with a family history of sickle cell disease or trait, or who belong to ethnic groups at higher risk, including African, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian populations. Also suitable for individuals undergoing genetic screening, couples planning a family, or anyone wanting to understand their haemoglobin type—even in the absence of symptoms.

When to test

  • Sickle Cell Anaemia (Sickle Cell Disease)
  • Sickle Cell Trait (carrier status)
  • Haemoglobin SC Disease
  • Haemoglobin S Beta-Thalassaemia
  • Other abnormal haemoglobin variants
  • Chronic or unexplained anaemia
  • Pain crises related to red blood cell disorders
  • Jaundice or liver stress related to haemolysis
  • Delayed growth or development in children
  • Genetic haemoglobin disorders for family planning
  • Risk assessment in high-prevalence populations

What's measured

What gets tested