ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0049090: Heinz Body Stain |
| Test Mnemonic: HEINZ | |
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Methodology: Supravital Stain
Performed: Mon-Fri Reported: 1-2 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: One 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA), or one 7 mL whole blood, green (sodium or lithium heparin).
Transport: 5 mL whole blood at 20-25°C. Send Sunday-Thursday only. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 2 mL whole blood at 20-25°C. Remarks: Sample must be received within 24 hours of collection; testing must be performed within 48 hours of collection. Unacceptable Conditions: Test results are unreliable in infants under 6 months of age. Stability: Ambient: 24 hours |
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| Reference Interval: |
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Direct: Negative Induced: <40% |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 85441 Direct component; 85445 Induced, acetylphenylhydrazine |