HEMOSIDERIN, urine (087-0142)
CPT 4 Code: 83070
Test Order Mnemonic: HEMOSID U
Lab: Clinical Chemistry
Request Form: Routine Chemistry Form 1. Write test
on form.
Collection: Complete first morning void or random
sample (no preservative).
Storage Instructions: Should be brought to the lab
immediately after voiding.
Causes for Rejection: Sample collected with
preservative.
Availability: Samples are received 24 hours per day
at Sample Management, Room 5.136 McCullough.
Turnaround Time: 2 Hours
Special Instructions: Should be brought to the lab
immediately after voiding. Do not use perservative.
Specimen: Urine
Volume: Complete morning or random sample.
Minimum Volume: 1 mL urine
Container: Plain tube or plastic cup with
tight-fitting lid
Reference Ranges: Negative
Reviewed/revised April 2007 by P. Harris
