Hemosiderin, Urine, Blood and Body Fluids

Hemosiderin

Order Code:	URHSDR
Order Form:	Laboratory Requisition

Specimen:

Urine, Blood and Body Fluids

Collection Medium:

Yellow top conical tube (no additive)

Alternate Collection Media:

Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA)

Minimum:

If urine: 10 mL random collection; no preservative If blood: 2 mL whole blood in lavender top If body fluid: 1 mL fluid in lavender top

Testing Schedule:

0800-1630 Monday through Friday.

Turn Around Time:

6 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

Negative

Comments:

For urine, order URHSDR order code. For blood, the order code is PAPNB. For body fluids, the order code is HSDRO.

Methodology:

Prussian Blue Stain

Instructions:

If blood specimen, keep sample in original container and do not centrifuge. Submit body fluids in original container.

Sample Processing:

Submit urine in leak-proof plastic container.
Submit whole blood in original container.

Sample Storage:

Refrigerate.

Transport Instructions:

Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.

CPT Code:

83070