HEMOSIDERIN, URINE

Test Code

LAB399

CPT Codes
83070

Preferred Specimen

Urine, random specimen in a clean plastic collection cup

Minimum Volume

5 mL urine

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Ambient temperature: 1hour
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 1 week

Methodology
Semi-quantitative microscopy; Prussian Blue Stain

Setup Schedule

Monday-Friday

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

Pathologist review if positive.

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.

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.