When a dipstick test suggests there's blood in the urine, the next step should be to examine a sample of the urine under a microscope to make sure the dipstick result is accurate, according to medical ...

Automated urinalysis and microscopic examination techniques have evolved considerably over recent decades, driven by the increasing need for rapid, standardised, and reliable diagnostic testing in ...

Microscopic amounts of blood in urine have been considered a risk factor for urinary tract malignant tumors. However, only a small proportion of patients referred for investigation are subsequently ...

"Persistent asymptomatic isolated microscopic hematuria is a frequent incidental finding on routine examination of children, adolescents, and young adults. The most recent American Academy of ...

Blood in the urine, medically referred to as hematuria, can occur when a kidney stone lodges in the urinary tract and scratches the delicate lining of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra.

Blood in urine, known as haematuria, can signal kidney cancer. This symptom, whether visible or microscopic, demands immediate medical attention. While common causes like infections exist, persistent ...

IgA nephropathy, an immune assault on the kidneys, is often missed. New treatments mean that spotting it sooner might save lives ...

A study in JAMA says that adolescents and young adults who had persistent, microscopic blood in their urine (hematuria) were more likely to develop end-stage renal disease A study in the August 17 ...