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Orderable Name UHSD2 Hemosiderin, Random, Urine

Additional Codes

CNE Order Code: U Hemosiderin


Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Plastic urine container

Specimen Volume: 13 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect a random urine specimen.

2. No preservative.


Useful For

Detecting hemosiderinuria, secondary to excess hemolysis, as in incompatible blood transfusions, severe acute hemolytic anemia, or hemochromatosis for external patients.

Method Name

Rous Method 

Specimen Type

Urine

Specimen Minimum Volume

12 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Urine Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  7 days
  Ambient  2 hours

Reject Due To

  All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 day

CPT Code Information

83070