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