RBC - urine

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

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Male urinary system

Overview

Risks

Results

RBC - urine

Alternative Names:

Red blood cells in urine; Hematuria test

Normal Values:

Normal values are 4 RBC/HPF or less. Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories.

Note: RBC/HPF = red blood cells per high power field (a microscopic exam).

What abnormal results mean:

Abnormal results indicating greater-than-normal numbers of red blood cells in the urine may indicate:

Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:

Review Date: 2/3/2006
Reviewed By: Charles Silberberg, DO, Private Practice specializing in Nephrologyl, Affiliated with New York Medical College, Division of Nephrology, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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