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Ua automated = 3 rbc's but neg for blood. hospital lab ref. range 0 - 1/hpf all other values norm. cystoscopy excellent. mru all clear. why rbc's?

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UA RBCs. Why?: Automated not as good as a real microscopic exam which should now be done before answer your question. I assume it was a clean catch mid stream urine sample. Otherwise rbcs may be from place other than urinary tract.

Answered 3/26/2017

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A member asked:

Ua automated = 3 rbc's but neg for blood. hospital lab ref. range 0 - 1/hpf all other values norm. cystoscopy excellent. mru all clear. why rbc's?

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