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Test Code
HEMO
Test Name
Hemosiderin Stain, Urine
CPT Codes
83070
Expected Turnaround Time
4 - 7 days
Clinical Utility
Use to detect hemosiderinuria secondary to excess hemolysis
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Random Urine

  

Collection Container: Plastic Urine Container (Preservative Free) 

    

Desired Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect random urine in a plastic urine container (preservative free).
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1.  Mix specimen well and transfer 4 mL of urine to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Patient Preparation
First-morning collection is preferred.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory frozen. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

1 hour

Refrigerated

7 days

Frozen

7 days
Causes for Rejection
  • Specimens in preservatives
Methodology
Qualitative Microscopy
Reference Intervals

See patient report.

Alternate Names
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily
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