Hemosiderin (Urine) Test

Hemosiderin or haemosiderin is an iron-storage complex. It is only found within cells and appears to be a complex of ferritin, denatured ferritin and other material. The iron within deposits of hemosiderin is very poorly available to supply iron when needed. Hemosiderin can be identified histologically with 'Perls' Prussian-blue' stain. In normal animals, hemosiderin deposits are small and commonly in apparent without special stains. Excessive accumulation of hemosiderin is usually detected within cells of the mononuclear phagocyte system (MPS) or occasionally within epithelial cells of liver and kidney. Several disease processes result in deposition of larger amounts of hemosiderin in tissues; although these deposits often cause no symptoms, they can lead to organ damage. Hemosiderin is most commonly found in macrophages and is especially abundant in situations following hemorrhage, suggesting that its formation may be related to phagocytosis of red blood cells and hemoglobin. Hemosiderin can accumulate in different organs in various diseases.

The doctor would ask you if u had any alcohol for the last 24 hours so, please refrain from alcohol consumption before the collection. It’s a simple urine test so no need to disturb your diet A few hours before your test, have a glass of water, or any fruit drink. Keep drinking the fluid until you feel you can’t drink anymore. So this keeps your bladder to generate more urine when the test is being carried u can give to the test.

The urinalysis is a set of screening tests that can detect some common diseases. It may be used to screen for and/or help diagnose conditions such as a urinary tract infection, kidney disorders, liver problems, diabetes or other metabolic conditions. Urinalysis is used to find the cause of urinary tract infections, bleeding in the urinary system, or kidney or liver disease. It can also be used for diabetes, some diseases of the blood, and bladder stones.

Follow the instructions carefully given by the staff label the container with your name or patient name, date of birth and the date. wash your hands with the sanitizer or soap. start to urinate and collect a sample of urine in a sterile screw-top container. After urinating close the container with screw-top lid. wash your hands thoroughly with the sanitizer or soap.