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Sickle cell anaemia pulse oximetry may diagnose hypoxia. Level of evidence 4 Expiry Date May 2003 Sickle cell anaemia blood count and film may help exclude sickle cell disease in children. Level of evidence 4 Expiry Date July 2004 Sickle cell disease painful crises occurred in many sites. Level of evidence 4 Expiry Date May 2004 Sickle cell disease priapism was quite common. Level of evidence 2c Expiry Date June 2003 Sickle cell disease a solubility test could accurately diagnose sickle cell trait or disease. Level of evidence 4 Expiry Date July 2004 Sickle cell disease hepatobiliary scintigraphy was not very helpful during an abdominal crisis. Level of evidence 4 Expiry Date February 2003 Sickle cell crisis acute chest syndrome: fever, cough and chest pain were common. Level of evidence 4 Expiry Date October 2003 Sickle cell disease painful episodes are most common in 25-29yr olds. Level of evidence 4 Expiry Date June 2003