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On a recent urinalysis, under blood it came back as trace-intact. what does that mean? it shows up every once in awhile.

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Dr. James Lin answered

Here are some...: Trace blood on chem-strip urine test is not uncommonly, and microscopic urinalysis should follow to verify if degree of microhematuria is clinically significant or not. In practice, microscopic urinalysis shows 3-5 red blood cells per high power field is significant. Such patients will need further evaluation with imaging studies for kidneys, cystoscopy, etc. More specific detail? Ask Doc timely.

Answered 5/15/2018

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