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What Does It Mean When A Dipstick Test Shows Blood In Urine?

I just had a urine dipstick test and it said I had blood in my urine. I feel fine have no pain, no trouble urinating nothing to cause me any concern until i had this test today. I plan on having a urinalysis done soon, but is a false positive dipstick test common?
Wed, 17 Oct 2018
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Hello,

If the test has shown blood in the urine, and you are asymptomatic, it would be proper to get it investigated. It would include a urine culture and antibiotic sensitivity, an ultrasound examination of the kidneys, ureter and urinary bladder, and a possible cystoscopic examination. It is important that you consult a urologist who would do the necessary investigations and management.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ajit Kumar Varma
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What Does It Mean When A Dipstick Test Shows Blood In Urine?

Hello, If the test has shown blood in the urine, and you are asymptomatic, it would be proper to get it investigated. It would include a urine culture and antibiotic sensitivity, an ultrasound examination of the kidneys, ureter and urinary bladder, and a possible cystoscopic examination. It is important that you consult a urologist who would do the necessary investigations and management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ajit Kumar Varma