The urine blood (occult blood) test detects the presence of blood in urine using a dipstick. It can detect red blood cells, hemoglobin, or myoglobin.
Category: Urinalysis
Also known as: occult blood, urine blood, blood urine, urine occult blood, hidden blood urine
Reference range: 0–0 (Source: ABIM)
High values may indicate
Positive urine blood may indicate urinary tract infection, kidney stones, glomerulonephritis, bladder or kidney cancer, trauma, or strenuous exercise.
Low values may indicate
Negative urine blood is normal and indicates no detectable blood in the urine.
Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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