RED BLOOD CELLS
Description
Normally very few or no red cells are seen
Clinical significance
- A normal result is 4 Red blood cells per high power field (RBC/HPF) or less when the sample is examined under a microscope. Some causes of haematuria are benign temporary states. If there is blood in the urine along with white blood cells and bacteria, it may be caused by a urinary tract infection
When to get tested
- As part of a routine urine analysis
- Typically done when there are abnormal findings on the physical or chemical examination
Elevated level
- Kidney/bladder injury
- Stones (kidney, bladder)
- UTI
- Glomerulonephritis
- Pyelonephritis
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Renal cell carcinoma
- Tumours/malignancies (prostate, ureteral, bladder)
- Infections (pyelonephritis, cystitis, prostatitis, urethritis )
Decreased level
Profile
Urine Analysis
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