Heinz Bodies
March 30th, 2020
Overview
Heinz bodies are basophilic inclusions adjacent to the cell membrane that are seen only on supravital staining.
These inclusions are made of denatured haemoglobin, and are a sign of oxidative haemolysis.
Causes of Heinz Bodies
- Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
- Unstable haemoglobins
- Drug-induced oxidative haemolysis
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