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LABORATORY TEST DIRECTORY

Heinz Body Stain

CPT Code(s): 85441; 85445
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation:
Collect:Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or green (sodium or lithium heparin).
Specimen Preparation:Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. Ship Sunday-Thursday only.
Stability:Ambient: unacceptable; Refrigerated: 96 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
New York DOH Approval Status: This test is New York DOH approved.
Aliases:
  • Heinz-Erlich bodies
  • Unstable Hemoglobin