Automated urinalysis and microscopic examination techniques have evolved considerably over recent decades, driven by the increasing need for rapid, standardised, and reliable diagnostic testing in ...

Microscopic examination Centrifuged urine sediment examined under the microscope may be helpful in showing evidence of renal disease, as opposed to lower UTI, and in indicating the type and activity ...

CHICAGO – Adolescents and young adults who had persistent, microscopic blood in their urine (hematuria) were more likely to develop end-stage renal disease over a follow-up period of about 20 years, ...

A positive dipstick test does not define microhematuria, but instead should trigger a formal microscopic urinalysis to seek a definitive diagnosis, according to a new clinical guideline from the ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When a dipstick test suggests there's blood in the urine, the next step should be to examine a sample of the urine under a microscope to make sure the dipstick result is ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My question is about microscopic hematuria. I see a rheumatologist for sarcoidosis. In February 2018, I had various lab tests, including a urinalysis. That test and several since then ...

In a urinalysis, the presence of bacteria and elevated white blood cell levels in the urine usually indicate a UTI. Further tests may be necessary if you have a history of other urinary conditions. A ...

Blunt injury to the bladder is associated with a mortality rate of 22%, and therefore appropriate evaluation of the injury is crucial. The question of which patients should receive genitourinary ...

What constitutes a diagnosis of microscopic hematuria? If hematuria is discovered, what is the diagnostic workup? Read on to find out. Microscopic hematuria is a baffling condition frequently ...

Noticed blood in your urine and wondering if kidney stones could be the reason Here’s how kidney stones may sometimes cause ...

The sight of blood in the urine is enough to make anyone panic. It may or may not be a cause for concern, but you should have it checked out by a doctor to rule out any serious conditions. Medically, ...