--- title: Sickle Cell Trait Screen Test type: test id: sickle-cell url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/sickle-cell-screen" price_usd: 45.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 51.99 cpt: 83020 category: Blood Health sample: Blood draw fasting_required: false results_in: "3–5 business days" labs: - Quest - BioReference orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=sickle-cell-screen&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # Sickle Cell Trait Screen Test > Screens for sickle cell trait and disease — important for individuals of African, Mediterranean, or Middle Eastern descent, measured from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $45.99 plus a $6 lab fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 3–5 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $45.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($51.99 all-in for this test alone) | | CPT code | 83020 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 3–5 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics, BioReference (NY & NJ) | | Biomarkers measured | 1 | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | | Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) | ## What does the Sickle Cell Trait Screen test tell you? Screens for sickle cell trait and disease — important for individuals of African, Mediterranean, or Middle Eastern descent. This test screens for sickle cell trait (carrier status) and sickle cell disease using hemoglobin electrophoresis. Sickle cell trait carriers typically have no symptoms but can pass the gene to children. Sickle cell disease causes red blood cells to become rigid and sickle-shaped, leading to pain crises, anemia, and organ damage. Screening is especially important for people of African, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Indian descent. **Clinical use:** Blood health testing evaluates your blood cells, clotting factors, and oxygen-carrying capacity to detect anemia, infection, bleeding disorders, and other hematologic conditions. ## Who should order it? Anyone investigating unexplained fatigue, frequent infections, bruising, or as part of a routine health check. ## Biomarkers measured - Hemoglobin Electrophoresis ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $45.99 | $51.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | BioReference (NY & NJ) | $29.99 | $35.99 | New York and New Jersey orders route here automatically | Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added. ## How much does a Sickle Cell Trait Screen test cost? A Sickle Cell Trait Screen test costs $45.99 at TestWell — $51.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Ordered directly from the labs' own consumer sites, the same test lists at $60.00 at Quest Health (list prices checked Sep 12, 2026). Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $180.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible. | Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $45.99 | $51.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order | | Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) | $60.00 | $60.00 | [list price checked 2026-09-12](https://www.questhealth.com/product/sickle-cell-trait-screen-test-with-reflex/37679M.html) | | Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $180.00 | $180.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher | Lab test codes: Quest test code 35489 · BioReference code 0366-5. ## How do you prepare? No fasting required. Avoid blood transfusions for 90 days before testing. ## Related conditions - [Anemia](https://www.test-well.com/conditions/anemia) (D64.9) - Hematologic disorder (D75.9) ## Common questions about the Sickle Cell Trait Screen test ### How long do Sickle Cell Trait Screen results take? Most Sickle Cell Trait Screen results are available in 3–5 business days after your specimen arrives at the lab. You'll get an email the moment results are ready, with everything viewable in your TestWell portal. ### What sample is collected for the Sickle Cell Trait Screen? Blood draw. Sample is collected at a Quest, Labcorp, or BioReference patient service center near you, or via at-home phlebotomy where available. ### How much does the Sickle Cell Trait Screen cost without insurance? On TestWell, the Sickle Cell Trait Screen is $45.99. Quest Direct lists comparable tests at $60. Walk-in hospital labs typically bill $180 or more without insurance. Insurance is not required — pay one all-in price. ### Do I need to fast before the Sickle Cell Trait Screen? No fasting required for the Sickle Cell Trait Screen. No fasting required. Avoid blood transfusions for 90 days before testing. ### Where can I get the Sickle Cell Trait Screen done? The Sickle Cell Trait Screen is available at Quest patient service centers nationwide. Order online at TestWell, pick your preferred lab, and we'll generate a digital requisition for the location closest to you. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=sickle-cell-screen&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. Walk into any Quest Diagnostics, BioReference (NY & NJ) patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites. 5. 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Review policy: https://www.test-well.com/reviewers/youmna-distefano-md Canonical page: https://www.test-well.com/tests/sickle-cell-screen Machine-readable catalog: https://www.test-well.com/api/catalog.json · MCP server: https://www.test-well.com/mcp · Overview for agents: https://www.test-well.com/llms.txt Prices are cash-pay, in USD, and include physician authorization; every order adds one flat $6 lab processing fee. Educational content is not a diagnosis — discuss results with a clinician.