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Urine tested positive for blood showing hemolysis +10. what does this mean compared to non hemolysis? i have further tests scheduled but curious what the causes could be. i dont have a uti.

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"Blood in urine" ?'s: Polyps in the bladder can become irritated and bleed, which will cause both red cells and release hemoglobin (i.e., hemolysis) if the cell membrane is destroyed by urine. This requires a cystoscopy, as these lesions can become cancerous.

Answered 11/20/2020

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A member asked:

Urine tested positive for blood showing hemolysis +10. what does this mean compared to non hemolysis? i have further tests scheduled but curious what the causes could be. i dont have a uti.

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Dr. John Berryman answered

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