Update Type: Test Code Change
Test Updated: 10/25/2023
Test Overview
Test Methodology

Rous Method (Prussian blue reaction)

Test Usage

Detection of hemosiderinuria secondary to hemolysis, as in incompatible blood transfusions, severe acute hemolytic anemia, or hemochromatosis.

Reference Range *

Negative

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Daily
Analytic Time

1 day

Soft Order Code
UHSD1
MiChart Code
Hemosiderin Urine (Sendout)
Synonyms
  • Prussian Blue, Urine
  • Iron Stain, Urine
  • UHSD
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo UHSD2
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

Collect random urine specimen and refrigerate.

Normal Volume
13 mL urine
Minimum Volume
12 mL urine
Storage Temperature
Refrigerate (preferred) or Freeze.
Additional Information

Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories.

Billing
CPT Code
83070
Fee Code
22909
LOINC
Z61-2