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Hemosiderin Stain, Urine
Test Code518
Alias/See Also
LAB399
CPT Codes
83070
Preferred Specimen
30 mL preserved urine with boric acid tablet or
Unpreserved urine collected in a leak-proof container
Unpreserved urine collected in a leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
20 mL
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap urine container
Transport Temperature
Preserved: Room temperature
Unpreserved: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Unpreserved: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Microscopy
Setup Schedule
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-Chantilly VA |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20151-2228 |