Blood (Occult), Urine (U/A (cannot order separately))
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| Synonyms:
| Free Hemoglobin, urine, Occult blood and microscopic |
| Specimen: | Urine; random 10mL in a urine container. |
| Volume: | 10 mL |
| Minimum Volume: | 100 microL |
| Collection: | Maintain at room temperature for 2 hours or refrigerate at 2-8°C for 4 hours. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Obvious contamination; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Methodology: | Bayer Atlas or Clinitek 200+ |
| Test Use: | Detects possible bleeding in urinary tract due to infections, trauma, or neoplasm. Positive results may also be seen in transfusion reactions, hemolytic anemia, paraxysmal hemoglobinuria, poisonings, or severe burns. |
| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | Tests for free hemoglobin in urine |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |