Hemosiderin Stain, Urine

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • Soft Test Code:
  • MSOT
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 518
Clinical Significance

Hemosiderin may be seen in anemias caused by red cell destruction.


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

30 mL Random Urine in a Sterile Container


Transport And Storage

7 days refrigerated
 
Transport with cold packs


Collection Instructions

First morning sample is preferred


Minimum Volume

20.0 mL Urine


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

None detected


Methodology:
  • Microscopy
Clinical Significance

Hemosiderin may be seen in anemias caused by red cell destruction.


Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Quest - Chantilly
Days Performed
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Miscellaneous
Turn Around Time

3 to 4 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

00913333


CPT Coding

83070