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Hemosiderin Stain, Urine
Test Code518
CPT Codes
83070
Preferred Specimen
30 mL preserved urine with boric acid tablet or unpreserved urine in a leak-proof urine container
Patient Preparation
First morning sample is preferred
Minimum Volume
20 mL
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 to 3 Day(s)
Clinical Significance
Hemosiderin may be seen in anemias caused by red cell destruction.