Haemoglobin pigments (urine)
Test Information
Test Name
Haemoglobin pigments (urine)
Synonyms
Haemoglobinuria; Hb pigments
Preferred Specimen
Random urine (yellow pot)
Testing Location
Referral
Turn Around Time
1 day
Collection Information
Preparation
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.
Methodology
Contact Information
laura.yau@pathlab.co.nz
External Referral Information
Referral Location
Waikato Hospital Laboratory
External Lab Website