Hemosiderin Stain, Urine

Test Code

518

CPT Code(s)

83070

Test Code

518

CPT Code(s)

83070

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Clinical Significance

Hemosiderin Stain, Urine - Hemosiderin may be seen in anemias caused by red cell destruction.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Methodology

Microscopy

Reference Range(s)

None detected

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Microscopy

Reference Range(s)

None detected

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

30 mL preserved urine with boric acid tablet or
Unpreserved urine collected in a leak-proof container

Minimum Volume

20 mL

Transport Container

Plastic screw-cap urine container

Transport Temperature

Preserved: Room temperature
Unpreserved: Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

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

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

30 mL preserved urine with boric acid tablet or
Unpreserved urine collected in a leak-proof container

Minimum Volume

20 mL

Transport Container

Plastic screw-cap urine container

Transport Temperature

Preserved: Room temperature
Unpreserved: Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

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

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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