ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Heinz Body Stain : 0049090

Mnemonic: HEINZ

Methodology: Supravital Stain
Performed: Mon-Fri
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: 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
 

Reference Interval:
Direct: Negative
Induced: <40%
CPT Code(s): 85441 Direct component; 85445 Induced, acetylphenylhydrazine
 
 

 

 

 
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