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What does it mean in my last urinalysis : positive rbc 1-5, the reference range for it in lab is ...negative per hpf ;?

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

The only thing to: Surmise from this information is that you have 1-5 rbc's presumably per high powered field which is micro-hematuria. Without any other information that is all that can be deduced.

Answered 1/7/2014

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Probably nothing: Many labs consider this within "normal limits." one common standard for microhematuria is 3 or more red cells on 2 of 3 properly-collected specimens. I trust there were no other abnormalities, especially no red cell casts. Anything from subtle kidney disease to a bouncy ride on a bicycle to see the doctor can be the explanation.

Answered 8/25/2016

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