0020221
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Hemoglobin, Urine

HGBU
Example Reports
Standard

Ordering Recommendation

Distinguish between hematuria and hemoglobinuria; hemoglobinuria in the absence of hematuria may indicate severe intravascular hemolysis.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state 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

Methodology

Quantitative Spectrophotometry

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-3 days

Reference Interval

None detected

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

Standard

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

83069

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0020221 Hemoglobin, Urine 726-0
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Aliases

  • Free Hemoglobin
Hemoglobin, Urine