Hemosiderin Stain, Urine
| Abbrev Code: | HEMU | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6700 | Order Name: | Hemosiderin Urine |
| Synonyms: | Iron Stain, Urine | ||
| Methodology: | Qualitative Microscopy | ||
| CPT Codes: | 83070 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-3 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Urine, random collection |
| Optimal Volume: | 4 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 mL |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
| Collection Instructions: | Specimen of choice is a first morning, mid-stream, clean catch urine that is delivered to laboratory immediately after collection. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Specimen collected with preservatives. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Mix specimen well and aliquot 4 mL; 1 mL minimum into an ARUP transport tube. Store frozen. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship frozen. |
| Stability: | 1 hour at room temperature; 1 week refrigerated or frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 20222 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Absent |
| Use: | Determine the presence of hemosiderin in urine; indicate episode of acute intravascular hemolysis. |
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