Haematology
| Full details for "Urinary Haemosiderin". | |
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Name |
Urinary Haemosiderin |
Alternative name/Profile |
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Department |
Haematology |
Investigation |
Haemosiderin is an iron-containing substance, formed from the excessive breakdown of haemoglobin due to chronic intravascular haemolysis (premature destruction of red cells). It can be visualised in urinary deposits by a special stain called the Perls Prussian Blue Iron stain. |
Specimen type |
Urine |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
10 ml Universal |
Frequency of analysis |
As required. |
Turnaround time |
48 Hrs |
Availability |
Routine hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday Available to SJH inpatients and External Hospitals. |
Notes |
Fresh sample less than 24 hours old required due to potential contamination by bacteria in older samples. |
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Reference range |
Positive, weak positive or negative |
Last updated |
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:42:13 GMT |