Ordering Recommendation
Use to detect hemosiderinuria secondary to excess hemolysis.
Mnemonic
UHEMSID
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Microscopy
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
First-morning collection is preferred.
Collect
Random urine.
Specimen Preparation
Mix specimen well. Transfer 4 mL to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL).
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens in preservatives.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 week
Reference Interval
Effective November 16, 2020
Absent
Interpretive Data
As of Nov 16, 2020, reporting has switched from semi-quantitative to qualitative (absent versus present).
Compliance Category
Standard
Note
Absent = Negative
Present = 1+ to 4+
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
83070
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0020222 | Hemosiderin, Urine | 17783-2 |
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Aliases
- urin hemosiderin
- urinary hemosiderin detection
Hemosiderin, Urine