- Test Name
- Heinz bodies
- Aliases
- Provincial Mnemonic
- H
- LOINC Test Code
- Description and Primary Use
- To investigate for oxidative hemolysis
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- 3 days
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Blood film must made within 4 hours of collection (to perform supravital staining for Heinz bodies).
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Hematology
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 4 laboratory site
- Last Updated
- 04-Jun-18