Sickling test is a pathology test used to study the patient's red blood cells and determine hemoglobin disorders. People who are likely to suffer from sickle cell anemia or are carriers of the trait, are advised to undergo the test.
Sickling test should be performed after consulting with a hematologist.
Sickling Test Cost in Various Indian CitiesWe have Sickling Test price information in 80 cities.
| City | Average Price | Starting Price | Price Upto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agra | Rs. 358.00 | Rs. 200.00 | Rs. 1050.00 |
| Ahmedabad | Rs. 364.00 | Rs. 165.00 | Rs. 800.00 |
| Ahmednagar | Rs. 302.00 | Rs. 200.00 | Rs. 450.00 |
| Aligarh | Rs. 204.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 350.00 |
| Allahabad | Rs. 295.00 | Rs. 150.00 | Rs. 500.00 |
| Amravati | Rs. 144.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 200.00 |
| Amritsar | Rs. 225.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 500.00 |
| Anantapur | Rs. 365.00 | Rs. 200.00 | Rs. 500.00 |
| Aurangabad | Rs. 330.00 | Rs. 200.00 | Rs. 450.00 |
| Bangalore | Rs. 231.00 | Rs. 50.00 | Rs. 600.00 |
| Bhopal | Rs. 265.00 | Rs. 150.00 | Rs. 400.00 |
| Bhubaneswar | Rs. 144.00 | Rs. 50.00 | Rs. 500.00 |
| Chandigarh | Rs. 378.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 700.00 |
| Chennai | Rs. 323.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 800.00 |
| Coimbatore | Rs. 199.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 350.00 |
| Cuttack | Rs. 139.00 | Rs. 50.00 | Rs. 750.00 |
| Guntur | Rs. 235.00 | Rs. 150.00 | Rs. 350.00 |
| Gurgaon | Rs. 420.00 | Rs. 200.00 | Rs. 600.00 |
| Guwahati | Rs. 352.00 | Rs. 120.00 | Rs. 700.00 |
| Gwalior | Rs. 272.00 | Rs. 150.00 | Rs. 360.00 |
| Hyderabad | Rs. 252.00 | Rs. 70.00 | Rs. 1500.00 |
| Indore | Rs. 224.00 | Rs. 170.00 | Rs. 250.00 |
| Jabalpur | Rs. 186.00 | Rs. 150.00 | Rs. 250.00 |
| Jaipur | Rs. 350.00 | Rs. 150.00 | Rs. 1200.00 |
| Jalgaon | Rs. 238.00 | Rs. 120.00 | Rs. 600.00 |
| Jamshedpur | Rs. 157.00 | Rs. 50.00 | Rs. 300.00 |
| Jodhpur | Rs. 288.00 | Rs. 80.00 | Rs. 450.00 |
| Kanpur | Rs. 478.00 | Rs. 140.00 | Rs. 3000.00 |
| Kochi | Rs. 137.00 | Rs. 60.00 | Rs. 200.00 |
| Kolkata | Rs. 341.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 550.00 |
| Kota | Rs. 254.00 | Rs. 70.00 | Rs. 800.00 |
| Kurnool | Rs. 145.00 | Rs. 90.00 | Rs. 200.00 |
| Lucknow | Rs. 365.00 | Rs. 150.00 | Rs. 1200.00 |
| Ludhiana | Rs. 164.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 250.00 |
| Madurai | Rs. 464.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 850.00 |
| Mangalore | Rs. 299.00 | Rs. 120.00 | Rs. 450.00 |
| Mohali | Rs. 358.00 | Rs. 150.00 | Rs. 600.00 |
| Moradabad | Rs. 163.00 | Rs. 150.00 | Rs. 200.00 |
| Mumbai | Rs. 386.00 | Rs. 120.00 | Rs. 3000.00 |
| Mysore | Rs. 249.00 | Rs. 90.00 | Rs. 350.00 |
| Nagpur | Rs. 200.00 | Rs. 90.00 | Rs. 300.00 |
| Nalgonda | Rs. 225.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 600.00 |
| Nanded | Rs. 245.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 350.00 |
| Nashik | Rs. 406.00 | Rs. 300.00 | Rs. 500.00 |
| Navi Mumbai | Rs. 868.00 | Rs. 160.00 | Rs. 3000.00 |
| Nellore | Rs. 194.00 | Rs. 125.00 | Rs. 300.00 |
| Delhi | Rs. 247.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 800.00 |
| Noida | Rs. 360.00 | Rs. 150.00 | Rs. 1100.00 |
| Patiala | Rs. 587.00 | Rs. 160.00 | Rs. 900.00 |
| Patna | Rs. 301.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 890.00 |
| Pune | Rs. 322.00 | Rs. 80.00 | Rs. 950.00 |
| Raipur | Rs. 195.00 | Rs. 50.00 | Rs. 900.00 |
| Rajkot | Rs. 407.00 | Rs. 160.00 | Rs. 750.00 |
| Ranchi | Rs. 155.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 200.00 |
| Salem | Rs. 424.00 | Rs. 240.00 | Rs. 650.00 |
| Secunderabad | Rs. 204.00 | Rs. 60.00 | Rs. 400.00 |
| Siliguri | Rs. 429.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 1325.00 |
| Sirsa | Rs. 184.00 | Rs. 150.00 | Rs. 300.00 |
| Solapur | Rs. 262.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 400.00 |
| Srikakulam | Rs. 520.00 | Rs. 400.00 | Rs. 650.00 |
| Surat | Rs. 230.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 500.00 |
| Thane | Rs. 728.00 | Rs. 330.00 | Rs. 3000.00 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Rs. 126.00 | Rs. 40.00 | Rs. 220.00 |
| Tiruchirappalli | Rs. 186.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 250.00 |
| Tirupati | Rs. 194.00 | Rs. 150.00 | Rs. 250.00 |
| Vadodara | Rs. 213.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 600.00 |
| Varanasi | Rs. 267.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 500.00 |
| Vijayawada | Rs. 264.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 600.00 |
| Visakhapatnam | Rs. 192.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 400.00 |
| Warangal | Rs. 139.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 200.00 |
| West Godavari | Rs. 465.00 | Rs. 250.00 | Rs. 700.00 |
Sickles cells are an unhealthy variation in the normal structure of RBC. A normal red blood cell is circular in shape and looks like a dumbbell. A sickle cell is formed because of abnormality in the structure of hemoglobin. These cells are crescent shaped. This peculiar shape prevents hemoglobin from absorbing enough oxygen.
Indications of undergoing Sickling Test:
- Pale skin and mucus membrane
- Easy onset of fatigue
- Breathlessness
- Recurrent infections
Other symptoms may also be present in a patient, which indicate necessity of undergoing Sickling test.
Patients requiring to undergo sickling test have to visit a pathology lab equipped with advanced technology in the field of hematology. A venous blood sample is required for this test. Blood is withdrawn from a vein in the patient's upper arm. The sample is stored in a place away from heat, light and moisture till the time of testing. The blood sample is examined under a microscope to observe for presence of sickle cells. If these are present, the person is diagnosed to be having sickle cell anemia.
There are no specific dietary restrictions prior to undergoing sickling test. However, patients may be asked to reduce or completely stop certain medicines.
If test results reveal presence of Sickle Cell Disease, immediate treatment is advisable. The disorder occurs due to genetic incompetence and is a hereditary trait. Some people are carriers of sickle cell trait but never display any symptoms of the disease.
Women of child bearing age who are planning a pregnancy need to take extra precaution if they test positive for sickling test. There is a chance of their blood disorder being transferred to the developing fetus. Genetic counselling is very useful in such cases.
Other than sickling test, patients may also require to undergo CBC test, ESR and hemoglobin test. Abnormal test results of sickling test should be promptly checked with a physician or hematologist. Presence of sickle cells is a genetic condition which cannot be completely reverted. However, medical care ensures that patients do not suffer due to their health condition.
