Heinz bodies-837

Test info

  
Heinz bodies
  
837
  
85441.0
  
HZB
  
G6PD Deficiency

Specimen

  
EDTA whole blood
  
  
4.0 mL
  
2.7 mL
  

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

  

Submit tube(s), unspun

  

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

  

Refrigerated or Ambient (preferred) < 24 hours

Refrigerated (acceptable) - 48 hours

  
  • Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
  • Clotted specimen
  • Improper anticoagulant or ratio
  • Hemolysis
  • Delay in transport
  • Improper storage/transport temperature

Performance

  
AHL - Hematology: H
  
Daily
  
1 day
  

Stain & microscopic examination

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

0.0% Heinz Bodies seen; None seen

Billing

  
85441

Tracking

  
02/16/2004
  
04/09/2024
  
01/03/2024