Heinz Body Stain
Test Code: 845052
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 85445 001 85441 001
Specimen Type
Whole blood
Specimen Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, K2 EDTA pink or green-top (heparin) tube
Volume
5 mL
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Specimen Handling
Draw Sunday through Wednesday only. Results are not reliable in infants under six months of age.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens from infants under six months of age; specimens greater than 96 hours old
Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Supravital Stain
Stability
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 96 hours
Refrigerated: 96 hours
TAT
3 - 5 days
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 845053 | Heinz Body Stain, Direct | 716-1 |
| 819962 | Heinz Body Stain, Induced | 33057-1 |
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