Laboratory Medicine Program

Hemosiderin, urine
(Fe stain, urine)

Clinical Decription:
Urinary hemosiderin is performed with an iron stain on cytocentrifuged urine specimens. This test is included in the workup of a suspected patient with intravascular hemolysis.
<br/><em>Dacie JV, Lewis SM. Practical Hematology. Fifth Edition. Churchill, Livingstone 1975.</em>

Method: manual staining; Manual

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
None detected

Specimen Type: Urine
Volume: 30 mL (minimum: 20 mL)

Shipping: 4C

Special Instructions: n/a

Testing Schedule(s): on demand.

Turnaround Time: 3 days

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