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SICKLE CELL TRAIT TESTING INFORMATION

It is the philosophy of the Lamar University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Department of Athletic

Training that the health and safety of all Lamar University student-athletes is of the utmost importance. Sickle cell

trait is not a disease, but a genetic condition caused by the inheritance of one gene for sickle hemoglobin and one

for normal hemoglobin. Sickle cell trait is a life-long condition that will not change over time.

Student-athletes who are sickle cell trait

positive should not be excluded from

participation, but Athletic Training, Strength

& Conditioning, and Coaching personnel

should be aware of sickle cell trait positive

student-athletes, and be able to recognize

signs and symptoms of a sickling emergency.

Additionally, precautions and exercise

modifications should be put into place as

necessary for the protection of the health and

safety of all student-athletes.

In 2010, the NCAA Division I Legislative

Council decided that ALL NCAA Division I

student-athletes must be tested for sickle cell

trait or show proof of a prior sickle cell trait

test. Lamar University requires a written copy

of the lab test result for sickle cell trait prior

to participation in any athletic activity at

Lamar University.

Lamar University DOES NOT pay for NCAA required sickle cell testing, and DOES NOT allow student-

athletes to sign a waiver declining testing.

 If you have been previously tested, provide proof of test results (lab report only) to the Head

Athletic Trainer.

 If you have not been tested, instructions to complete a blood test are included in this

document. Please call the Head Athletic Trainer if you have any questions. The cost of

testing through Medivo/Quest Labs is $32.50, payable on the Medivo website.

Submit Sickle Cell Trait Testing Results DIRECTLY to:

Joshua Yonker, Head Athletic Trainer

fax (409) 880-2366

phone (409) 880-2359

cell (409) 651-0529

Email: (scanned as a PDF)

josh.yonker@lamar.edu

ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED & COMPLETE PRIOR TO ANY

ATHLETICS PARTICIPATION (including summer conditioning).

Revised March 2014

Sickle Cell Trait Testing Information