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What Does My Urine Analysis Test Report Indicate?
Question: Hi I had a urine test result of the following
RBC 3-10 abnormal
Occult 1+
Is it a very bad result ? I do see doctors on a regular basis
I've had many urinary tract infections in the past
Many since surgery in July
I will b following up with my doctor - Can it be serious ?
RBC 3-10 abnormal
Occult 1+
Is it a very bad result ? I do see doctors on a regular basis
I've had many urinary tract infections in the past
Many since surgery in July
I will b following up with my doctor - Can it be serious ?
Brief Answer:
this is not clear
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
the etiology is not clear. There are potential causes for microscopic hematuria but a urinalysis cannot provide the diagnosis. As you've correctly pointed out, infections are a very common cause of hematuria but more abnormal findings are expected (like the presence of white blood cells, nitrates, etc).
Injury of the urinary tract (including a moving renal stone or ureteral stone) may cause bleeding.
Other potential causes include inflammatory diseases of the kidney. Glomerulonephritis is one of them. There are various kinds of this disorder. Clinical and laboratory investigation usually reveal the cause.
Finally one of the most important causes (which should always be excluded) is tumors of the urinary tract. Radiological investigation and direct visualization when feasible (cystoscopy) provide the diagnosis.
So in conclusion, elements of your medical history, clinical examination and more lab tests are required to reach the diagnosis. A radiological assessment of the urinary tract is required to exclude tumors but more investigation would be required for other causes.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
this is not clear
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
the etiology is not clear. There are potential causes for microscopic hematuria but a urinalysis cannot provide the diagnosis. As you've correctly pointed out, infections are a very common cause of hematuria but more abnormal findings are expected (like the presence of white blood cells, nitrates, etc).
Injury of the urinary tract (including a moving renal stone or ureteral stone) may cause bleeding.
Other potential causes include inflammatory diseases of the kidney. Glomerulonephritis is one of them. There are various kinds of this disorder. Clinical and laboratory investigation usually reveal the cause.
Finally one of the most important causes (which should always be excluded) is tumors of the urinary tract. Radiological investigation and direct visualization when feasible (cystoscopy) provide the diagnosis.
So in conclusion, elements of your medical history, clinical examination and more lab tests are required to reach the diagnosis. A radiological assessment of the urinary tract is required to exclude tumors but more investigation would be required for other causes.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
No bacteria seen in urine sample
Brief Answer:
investigation is required
Detailed Answer:
If there are no bacteria in the urine, then the other potential causes should be considered. I usually advise patients to start with an ultrasound scan of the urinary tract.
Kind Regards!
investigation is required
Detailed Answer:
If there are no bacteria in the urine, then the other potential causes should be considered. I usually advise patients to start with an ultrasound scan of the urinary tract.
Kind Regards!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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