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Hemosiderin Stain, Urine 518

Test Code
HEMOSID


Alias/See Also
HEMOSID


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
30ml


Other Acceptable Specimens
Unpreserved urine collected in a leak-proof urine container


Instructions
30 mL first morning urine, preserved with boric acid tablet


Transport Container
URINE


Transport Temperature
T


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
Microscopy

Setup Schedule
Set up: 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
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153




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