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What Could Blood In Urine Indicate?
Red blood cells in urine; Hematuria test; Urine - red blood cells
Normal Values
Normal values are 4 red blood cells per high power field (RBC/HPF) or fewer. Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
What abnormal results mean
Greater than normal numbers of red blood cells in the urine may indicate:
Acute tubular necrosis - Cystitis (bladder infection)
Glomerulonephritis Interstitial nephritis - Pye...
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