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Had dipstick positive for blood sent same sample to the lab and results say normal but my wee looks tinged why are results diffrent on same wee sample?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Different types: Different types of tests, different thresholds and sensitivities. Some are qualitative, some are quantitative. Best will be to have a microscopic analysis or a urine sediment.

Answered 8/24/2014

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Odd results: This occurrence suggests a false positive or a false negative. Urine dipsticks can react to food dyes and other chemicals. Suggest repeat testing with microscopy.

Answered 2/11/2017

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