Test Code HEINB Heinz Body Test
Specimen Type
Blood
Container/Tube
Lavender top, EDTA
Turnaround Time
24 hours
STAT Days and Times Performed
Not Available
Days and Times Performed
Available Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Method Name
Direct: Crystal Violet Stain
Challenged: Acetylphenylhydrazine and Crystal Violet Stain
Test Includes
Direct and Challenged stain for Heinz Bodies. Report includes percentage of cells with Heinz Bodies
Preferred Volume
4 mL
Fee Code
53484, 53485
Specimen Minimum Volume
- 2 mL in 4 mL tube
- 1.5 mL in 3 mL tube mL
- If a microvette is collected, the minimum volume is 250 µL
CPT
85441, 85445
Reference Values
Absence of identified Heinz Bodies
UCMC Collection Instructions
Refrigerate sample if transportation is delayed