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Test Code UHSD2 Hemosiderin, Random, Urine

Additional Codes

Allen MisLab
Epic ID LAB2570

 

Specimen Type

Urine


Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Plastic urine container

Specimen Volume: 13 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect a random urine specimen.

2. No preservative.


Specimen Minimum Volume

12 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Urine Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  7 days
  Ambient  2 hours
UPH Waterloo Region Lab Test Catalog Note:

Transport refrigerated.

Reject Due To

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

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Method Name

Rous Method

Useful For

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

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Reference Values

Negative

CPT Code Information

83070