Heinz Body Stain

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • Soft Test Code:
  • MSOT
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 49090

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Patient Preparation

Testing results unreliable on patients under 6 months of age.


Specimen Requirements

5.0 mL Whole Blood in a Lavender Top Tube - EDTA


Transport And Storage

24 hours Ambient


Collection Instructions

Specimen must be received within 24 hours of collection. 

Testing must be performed within 48 hours of collection


Minimum Volume


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Direct: Negative
Induced: <40%


Methodology:
  • Supravital Stain

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • ARUP Lab
Days Performed
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Miscellaneous

Coding & Compliance

CDM

00913333


CPT Coding

85441 Direct component; 85445 Induced, acetylphenylhydrazine