Test ID HEINZ Heinz Body Stain
AKA
Heinz Body
Specimen Type/Requirements
Purple (EDTA) Tube
Special Instructions
Heinz Body stain, please order BLOD0979 (Miscellaneous Lab Order)
Specimen Volume
Preferred Volume | 3.0 mL EDTA whole blood |
Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL EDTA whole blood |
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | 24 hours | |
Refrigerated | 24 hours | Preferred for Transport |
Frozen | N/A |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Methodology
Light microscopy
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Fargo-Core Lab
CPT
85441