What Does Blood In Urine Indicate

Posted on Mon, 30 Jun 2014

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Mon, 30 Jun 2014 Answered on

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Question : prior to surgery, a urine sample taken, all results came back normal, EXCEPT: RBC urine by microscopy:
Abnormal 5-10/hpf *

*Testing done on IRIS analyzer using 2 mL of urine. Microscopic results may be proportionately less than manual method.

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Requires further evaluation

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Dear Ms,
Presence of blood in Urine microscopy and normal gross appearance denotes microscopic hematuria. Presence of microscopic hematuria is an individual requires further evaluation by Ultrasound of abdomen. Also cystoscopy may be required based on ultrasound. I assume you are not on any anti-coagulant drugs.

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar