Heinz Bodies (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Department

Haematology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

AAAA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0000

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

Stable for 48 hours if refrigerated at 4 degrees C.

Synonyms

Red Cell Inclusion bodies

Turnaround Time

2 days

Available routine hours only

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Acceptable

• EDTA (Microtainer)
• Please refer to Additional Information below

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Microtainer)
• Please refer to Additional Information below

Additional Specimen Information

Microcollect - 1 full EDTA microtainer

Uncertainty of Measurement

Not Applicable (Qualitative test). Variability may arise from staining technique, microscopic interpretation and sample age and handling.

Additional Costing Information

For pricing inquiries, please contact us at 092760167

Heinz bodies are the end product of denatured haemoglobin.

Heinz bodies are produced in:
- Chemical poisoning, especially with oxidant chemicals
- Hereditary haemolytic anaemias associated with unstable haemoglobin
- G6PD deficiency

Contact Information