Microhematuria

Publication Date: July 23, 2020
Last Updated: March 14, 2022

Guideline Statements

Diagnosis and Definition of Microhematuria

Clinicians should define microhematuria as ≥3 red blood cells per high-power field on microscopic evaluation of a single, properly collected urine specimen. (Standard, C)
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Clinicians should not define microhematuria by positive dipstick testing alone. A positive urine dipstick test (trace blood or greater) should prompt formal microscopic evaluation of the urine. (StrongC)
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Overview

Title

Microhematuria

Authoring Organization

American Urological Association