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Private Sickle Cell Carrier Blood Testing at MUMS Solihull

MUMS offer the Sickle Cell Blood Test. The cost is £150.00

Sickle Cell Blood Test combined with GP Consultation £250.00.

Sickle Cell Blood Test in a simple phlebotomy appointment £180.00

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

If you opt for a GP consultation in which to have the test, 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 FOC follow up by telephone where a test is initiated.

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.

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder

If you're a carrier of the sickle cell you can pass health conditions on to your 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 test for sickle cell carrier test.

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, via a CVS (chorionic villus sampling) – cost £945.00

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)

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

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