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Urine Infection And Stomachache
The RBC urine test measures the number of red blood cells in a urine sample.
Alternative Names
Red blood cells in urine; Hematuria test; Urine - red blood cells
How the test is performed
A clean-catch urine sample is needed.
To obtain a sample, boys and men should wipe the head of the penis clean. Girls and women need to wipe between the vaginal "lips" (labia) with soapy water and rinse well. Your doctor may give you a special clean-catch kit that contains a cleansing solution and sterile...
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