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Heinz Body Stain

Message
Performing Lab: Regions


Test Code
0503


Alias/See Also
Sunquest: HEINZ; Heinz Body Qualitative


CPT Codes
85441

Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL EDTA Whole Blood (lavender-top) tube


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted, Heparinized blood, Specimens >24 hours old


Methodology
Microscopic examination

Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday


Report Available
2 business days


Limitations
If abrupt hemolysis occurs, the test may be negative due to destruction of the Heinz body-positive cells


Reference Range
None detected


Clinical Significance
G6PD deficiency, deficiencies of glutathione synthetic enzymes, unstable hemoglobins and oxidative drug-induced hemolysis are all associated with increased numbers of Heinz bodies.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.