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Urine Test, Colonoscopy, Blood In Urine. Anything Serious?

I had a urine test done pre op before annual screening colonoscopy. I did not know anything was wrong until they called and stated I had blood in my urine. I have not noticed blood in my urine. during the rest of the day I was checking and the urine looked clear not dark. going to get rechecked in few weeks anything to be aware of?
Tue, 15 Oct 2013
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It could be microscopic hematuria where blood in urine is detected by microscopy examination, gross visual examination may reveal clear urine. Blood present in urine but not sufficient quantity to cause discoloration of urine.
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Urine Test, Colonoscopy, Blood In Urine. Anything Serious?

Namaste Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day It could be microscopic hematuria where blood in urine is detected by microscopy examination, gross visual examination may reveal clear urine. Blood present in urine but not sufficient quantity to cause discoloration of urine. I hope it helped. Take care Regards