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6. How is Hematuria Tested and Diagnosed?

Multiple tests can determine why there is blood in the urine. The doctor will select the method best suited to the patient, based on the type of hematuria and their other symptoms.

  • A urinalysis with microscopic examination will not only spot microscopic hematuria but also reveal evidence of infection including the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. If kidney disease is present, a urinalysis will show it.
  • A urine culture identifies the genetic material of microorganisms in the urine, allowing the technician and doctor to properly and precisely determine the infection.

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