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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
Additional Information

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York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

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