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Microscopic Hematuria

Aka: Microscopic Hematuria

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Definition: Microscopic Hematuria
1. Two of three urine samples with 3 or more RBCs/hpf
Negative: Normal (<3 RBCs/hpf)
1. Interpret: Negative microscopy, but positive dipstick
  1. See Urine Occult Blood for false positive causes
  2. May suggest Myoglobinuria or Hemoglobinuria
Positive (3 or more RBCs per high powered field)
1. Requires evaluation
2. See Adult Microscopic Hematuria Causes
3. See Hematuria in Adults
4. See Hematuria in Children

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This page was written by Scott Moses, MD, last revised on 10/21/2007 and last published on 5/18/2012.

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