Hemosiderin, Urine
Ordering Recommendation
Use to detect hemosiderinuria secondary to excess hemolysis.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
First-morning collection is preferred.
Random urine.
Mix specimen well. Transfer 4 mL to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 1 mL).
Frozen.
Specimens in preservatives.
Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 week
Methodology
Qualitative Microscopy
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-2 days
Reference Interval
Absent
Interpretive Data
Standard
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
83070
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0020222 | Hemosiderin, Urine | 17783-2 |
Aliases
- urin hemosiderin
- urinary hemosiderin detection