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What Causes The Presence Of RBC In Urine?
Question: I had a urinalysis done and my RBC ua is 11-30. I was on my period while taking this. Did that have anything with the high number?
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hello There! Thank you for asking HealthCareMagic.
I have gone through your question and i understand your concern.
Yes, while you are with your period,urine may be contaminated with the blood of your menstruation.
In this case the blood in urine is from your period---false positive result.
You need to tell your doctor that you had your menstruation while you did the test and / she will decide to do the test again or not.
Hope my answer is helpful, let me know if you have any further questions, will be happy to help .
Take Care!
Dr Balliu
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hello There! Thank you for asking HealthCareMagic.
I have gone through your question and i understand your concern.
Yes, while you are with your period,urine may be contaminated with the blood of your menstruation.
In this case the blood in urine is from your period---false positive result.
You need to tell your doctor that you had your menstruation while you did the test and / she will decide to do the test again or not.
Hope my answer is helpful, let me know if you have any further questions, will be happy to help .
Take Care!
Dr Balliu
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