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Microscopic Hematuria

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  1. See Also
    1. Urine Occult Blood (Urine Dipstick Blood)
    2. Adult Microscopic Hematuria Causes
    3. Hematuria in Adults
    4. Hematuria in Children
  2. Definition: Microscopic Hematuria
    1. Two of three urine samples with 3 or more RBCs/hpf
  3. 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
  4. 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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