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Hemosiderin Stain, Urine
Test Code518
CPT Codes
83070
Preferred Specimen
30 mL preserved urine with boric acid tablet in a leak-proof container
Patient Preparation
First morning sample is preferred
Minimum Volume
20 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Unpreserved urine in a leak-proof urine container
Instructions
Random urine submitted in a sterile screw-cap container with one boric acid tablet
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
A.M. Sets up 5 days a week.
Report Available
Reports in 1 day.
Clinical Significance
Hemosiderin may be seen in anemias caused by red cell destruction.
