Heinz Bodies

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

HNZB

Test Code (Numeric Code)

1405

Laboratory Handling

Registration

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Sample Stability

96 hours

Synonyms

Heinz

Turnaround Time

1 day

Specimen Type

  • Whole Blood

Specimen Type

  • Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Microtainer)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Last updated: 05/06/2026