Sickle SCAN – BioMedomics Inc.
A Sickle SCAN kit is a point-of-care rapid test used to diagnose sickle cell disorders by identifying hemoglobins A, S, and C in a blood sample. The process involves adding a small amount of blood from a fingerstick, heel stick, or venipuncture to a pre-treatment module, transferring the treated sample to the test cartridge, and waiting a few minutes for a result to appear as colored bands on the test strip. A control line ensures the test is working, and the presence or absence of other lines indicates the presence of specific hemoglobins, allowing for the diagnosis of common conditions like sickle cell trait (HbAS) and disease (HbSS