Ordering Recommendation
Distinguish between hematuria and hemoglobinuria; hemoglobinuria in the absence of hematuria may indicate severe intravascular hemolysis.
Mnemonic
HGBU
Methodology
Quantitative Spectrophotometry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-3 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Random urine.
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge and separate urine from cells and other sediment. Transfer 4 mL aliquot of supernatant to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.7 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 8 hours; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
None detected
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Standard
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
83069
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0020221 | Hemoglobin, Urine | 726-0 |
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Aliases
- Free Hemoglobin
Hemoglobin, Urine