Haemosiderin (Urine)
Haemosiderin in urine indicates the release of haemoglobin iron from the renal tubules following haemoglobin absorption and degradation. Haemosiderinuria is an indicator of chronic intravascular haemolysis.
| Tube | 08 (UR) - Urine Large |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0063 |
| Additional Information | Urine samples for haemosiderin analysis are now referred to York haematology lab for analysis. |
| Turn Around | Turnaround time stated by York haematology lab: 24h (from receipt of sample). |
| Send to | Blood Sciences SJUH or LGI. Send onwards to referrals section at LGI. |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Collection Con | Minimum volume required: 10 ml. Instructions for Lab Staff: Do not centrifuge or aliquot. Store in referrals fridge. |
| Sample REQ | Urine |
| Ref. Range Notes | Reported as 'detected' or 'not detected'. |
| Telepath | SJUH superset: JHSID (HSID1R & JCHM1L). LGI superset: LHSID (HSID1R & SA1R). |
