Heinz Body Stain
| Sunquest Code: | HBODY | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6701 | Epic Name: | Heinz Body Stain |
| Synonyms: | Heinz-Erlich Bodies; Unstable Hemoglobin | ||
| Methodology: | Supravital stain | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Thur only; results are reported within 1-4 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Samples must be assayed within 96 hours of collection. For specimens from infants under 6 months of age; test results are unreliable. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) (Green (sodium heparin, no gel)) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Clotted or hemolyzed samples. Samples greater than 96 hours old when received by testing laboratory. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Whole blood. Do not process. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | Stability: 96 hours at refrigerated temperature. Room temperature or frozen samples unacceptable. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 49090 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
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