Heinz Body Stain
0049090
Ordering Recommendation
 
Mnemonic
HEINZ
Methodology
Supravital Stain
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-2 days  
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
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Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
  
Collect
Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or green (sodium or lithium heparin).  
Specimen Preparation
Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 2 mL)  
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature. Ship Sunday-Thursday only. Specimen must be received within 24 hours of collection; testing must be performed within 48 hours of collection.  
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens from infants under 6 months of age; test results are unreliable.  
Remarks
  
Stability
Ambient: 48 hours  
Reference Interval
Direct: Negative
Induced: <40%  
Interpretive Data
Refer to report.  
Note
 
CPT Code(s)
85441; 85445
Components
Component Test Code*Component Chart Name
0049080Heinz Body Stain, Direct
0049085Heinz Body Stain, Induced
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Aliases
  • Heinz-Erlich bodies
  • Unstable Hemoglobin