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Heinz Bodies

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Laboratory:
Haematology
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
EDTAEDTA
Notes:

An FBE is usually performed concurrently

The presence of Heinz bodies indicates oxidant drug haemolysis, asplenia or unstable haemoglobin

Frequency:
As required

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