Description
Hemosiderin is composed of iron oxide and can accumulate in different organs in various diseases. Iron is required by many of the chemical reactions in the body but is toxic when not properly contained.
Hemosiderin often forms after bleeding (hemorrhage) into an organ. Presence of hemosiderin in urine indicates a significant amount of circulating free Hemoglobin that has been filtered by the kidney.
Indications
This test is positive in patients with chronic intravascular hemolysis and hemochromatosis. Hemosiderin may also be associated with hemorrhagic pancreatitis.
Sample Type, Quantity & Conditions
10 ml Urine Room Temperature
Special Precautions
Normal Range
Negative