HEMOSIDERIN URINE QUAL

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: HMS
UPHSM LIS Test #: 918
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 10 - 15 ml random
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Urine
Collection Info:
Plastic urine cup or urine vacutainer collection kit.

Methods

Prussian blue reaction

Clinical Utilities

Determining presence of hemosiderin granules in the urine which could indicate vascular hemolysis.

CPT Codes

83070

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

absent