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Urine Haemosiderin
Urine
| Test | Urine Haemosiderin |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | |
| Profile | SID |
| Clinical Indication | Haemosiderin in urine indicates the release of haemoglobin iron from the renal tubules following haemoglobin absorbtion and degradation.Investigation of chronic intravascular haemolysis. Haemosiderinuria is a valuable indicator of chronic intravascular haemolysis as it will be present even when there is no haemoglobinuria since absorbtion, degradation and excretion has to occur first. |
| Specimen Type | Urine (10-20ml) |
| Sample Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 20mL |
| Special Precautions | |
| Stability | 24 hrs |
| Turnaround Time | 24 hours |
| Laboratory | York Hospital |
| Reference Interval | Issued with final report. |
| Limitations | Sample should be sent to the laboratory fresh to minimise bacterial growth |
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