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Hemosiderin Stain, Urine 518
Test CodeHEMOSID
Alias/See Also
HEMOSID
CPT Codes
83070
Preferred Specimen
30 mL preserved urine with Boric Acid tablet collected in a sterile, leak-proof urine container
Patient Preparation
First morning sample is preferred.
Minimum Volume
30ml
Other Acceptable Specimens
Unpreserved urine collected in a leak-proof urine container
Instructions
30 mL first morning urine, preserved with boric acid tablet
Transport Container
URINE
Transport Temperature
T
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Microscopy
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 3 days
Reference Range
None detected
Clinical Significance
Hemosiderin may be seen in anemias caused by red cell destruction.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
14225 Newbrook Drive |
Chantilly, VA 20153 |