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Hemosiderin Stain, Urine

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This test is currently only available in BHS CPRS. If you are a Bedford provider and wish to see this test offered in Bedford CPRS- please contact the Bedford Laboratory.

Testing performed at Quest Diagnostics.


Test Code
HEMOSIDERIN, UR(O)


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
20 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Unpreserved urine collected in a leak-proof urine container


Transport Temperature
Preserved: Room temperature
Unpreserved: Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
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.



Last Updated: September 20, 2014


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.