Haemoglobin pigments (urine)


Test Information

Test Name

Haemoglobin pigments (urine)

Synonyms

Haemoglobinuria; Hb pigments

Price

$45.00

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Preferred Specimen

Random urine (yellow pot)

Testing Location

Referral

Turn Around Time

1 day


Collection Information

Preparation

  • No preservative required

Processing Information

Registration Code

MISS

Notes

  • Urine Occult blood screen done first.
  • If positive, a Haemoglobin pigment scan will proceed to detect -methaemoglobin, sulphaemoglobin, oxyhaemoglobin, and myoglobin.

External Referral Information

Referral Location

Waikato Hospital Laboratory

External Lab Website