Hemosiderin, Urine (Sendout)

General Information

Lab Name
Lab Code
936
External Test Id
0020222
Description

Ordering Recommendation: Use to detect hemosiderinuria secondary to excess hemolysis.

Ordering Requirements:

  • Laboratory Medicine Resident (LMR) approval is required.
Synonyms
0020222, Urinary Hemosiderin Detection
Components

Interpretation

Method

Semi-Quantitative Microscopy

Reference Range
Ref. Range Notes
Reference Interval: Absent

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Urine
Collection

Collect random urine in a sterile collection container. First-morning collection is preferred.

Expedite transport to the lab. The sample is stable at ambient temperature for one hour.

Approval Required
Lab Medicine Resident approval required.
Handling Instructions

Outside Laboratories: Transfer 4 mL urine (minimum 1 mL) to a screw-capped urine aliquot. Freeze sample at -20°C while awaiting shipment. Transport on dry ice.

Stability: Frozen (preferred): 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Ambient: 1 hour.

Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens in preservative.

Quantity
Requested: 4 mL Urine
Minimum: 1 mL Urine

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Transfer 4 mL urine (minimum 1 mL) to a screw-capped plastic urine aliquot. Freeze sample at -20°C.

  • Expedite processing. Samples are stable at ambient temperature for one hour.

Sendouts:

  • Order ARUP Test: 0020222
  • Interfaced: Yes [Interface: 602; Department: ARPZ]

Stability: Frozen (preferred): 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Ambient: 1 hour.

Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens in preservative.

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Frequency
Performed: Sunday through Saturday. Reported: 1-2 days from sample receipt at ARUP Laboratories.
Available STAT?
No
Performing Location(s)
Sendout ARUP Laboratories, Inc.
800-522-2787

500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Billing & Coding

Billing Comments

CPT: 83070