The observation of urine has been used for centuries to diagnose and follow many disease states. It continues to be an important test in modern medicine. Various diseases such as pelvic and bladder ...

Microscopic examination of the urine sediment is an important tool for the diagnosis and management of renal and genitourinary disease. 1,2 Photomicrographs of urine are useful both for teaching this ...

Routine urinalysis for screening of genitourinary cancer isn't recommended by any major health group but patients who undergo urinalysis for a variety of other reasons are often found to have ...

A 24-hour urine collection test is a laboratory test to measure the content of certain substances in the urine, which can be used as a diagnostic indicator of the function of the kidneys. The test ...

Occult blood is when you can’t see blood in your urine with your eye and it’s only visible under a microscope. You may need antibiotics or different treatments depending on the infection or other ...

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 ...

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, ...

Red blood cells (RBC) can be present in urine even when they are not visible to a person. Also known as hematuria, RBC in urine can indicate an infection, kidney disease, and other health conditions.

Different conditions and diseases can cause hematuria, which is the medical term for blood in your urine. These can include infections, kidney disease, and rare blood disorders, among other causes.

Blood in your urine can be a sign of various medical conditions, in particular those affecting the kidneys, bladder, urinary tract, or prostate. It’s natural to feel concerned if you notice blood in ...