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Hemosiderin Stain, Urine
Test CodeHMSID
Alias/See Also
518
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)
Unpreserved: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Microscopy
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 3 days after receipt at the performing laboratory. Add two (2) days for transport.
Reference Range
None detected
Clinical Significance
Hemosiderin may be seen in anemias caused by red cell destruction.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
14225 Newbrook Drive |
Chantilly, VA 20153 |
Last Updated: May 5, 2023