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Alternative Names:

Urine Haemosiderin

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

HSD

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Urine random

Container Types:

Plain 70mL pot

Adults Volume or Mass:

20 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

10 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Presence of intracellular haemosiderin indicates chronic vascular haemolysis.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Do Not Centrifuge
Store at 4'C

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

Austin Pathology

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

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