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How many rbc/hpf does a urine dipstick blood 2+ level typically correspond to?
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There is no definite co-relation. Dipsticks are often falsely positive if contaminated with oxidizing contaminants and heavy bacterial contamination. The best test is a microscopic exam.
Answered 4/29/2022
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I agree with Dr. Tandan. A 2+ blood by dipstick does not confirm true hematuria, i.e. confirmed microscopically, because dipstick is a chemical test and it could be positive with several conditions which does not have true hematuria. However, if that result is truly from hematuria, there are at least 100 RBCs/hpf by my personal experience when examining the urine myself.
Answered 4/29/2022
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