Heinz bodies

Alphabetical Test listing

Heinz bodies-837

Test name:

Heinz bodies

Test number:

837

Excellian order number:

85441.0

Abbreviation:

HZB

Alternate names:

G6PD Deficiency

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

4.0 mL

Minimum volume:

2.7 mL

Collection instructions:

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

Processing instructions:

Submit tube(s), unspun

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated or Ambient (preferred) < 24 hours

Refrigerated (acceptable) - 48 hours

Reason for rejection:

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

Performing lab:

AHL - Hematology: H

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day

Method:

Stain & microscopic examination

Reference ranges:

0.0% Heinz Bodies seen; None seen

CPT codes:

85441

Date created:

02/16/2004

Revised date:

04/09/2024

Review date:

01/03/2024