How do I know I have hematuria? |
Blood in the urine may be visible (gross or macroscopic) or not visible to the naked eye (microscopic). In visible bleeding in the urine, the urine is colored red. This may range from a brownish red to pink. In severe cases, there may be blood clots. In microscopic hematuria, a test strip coated with chemicals detects the blood in the urine. This can be confirmed by examining the urine sample under a microscope for red blood cells. This is called urinalysis or urine FEME (full examination including microscopic examination).
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