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What Does Occult Blood Showing Trace And Flagged As Abnormal In Urinalysis Mean?
Went to Lab for routine blood work. My Urinalysis, Routine came back as Occult Blood with the Result as a Trace and flagged as Abnormal. Was told be my primary physician to see a urinologist but did not think it was anything serious. He just wanted me to follow up and have it verified. Your thoughts and opinion. Thanks.
Wed, 3 May 2023
Hi,
Occult blood in the urine refers to the presence of blood that is not visible to the naked eye. A trace amount of occult blood is sometimes seen in routine urinalysis and can be a normal finding, especially in women during menstruation. However, if the result is flagged as abnormal, it is important to further investigate the cause.
Possible causes of occult blood in the urine include urinary tract infections, kidney stones, bladder or kidney tumors, inflammation of the bladder or prostate, and injury to the urinary tract. Certain medications, such as blood thinners, can also cause blood in the urine.
The urologist may perform further tests, such as a urine culture, imaging studies, or a cystoscopy (insertion of a small camera into the bladder) to evaluate the urinary tract. Treatment will depend on the underlying cause of the occult blood.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
Occult blood in the urine refers to the presence of blood that is not visible to the naked eye. A trace amount of occult blood is sometimes seen in routine urinalysis and can be a normal finding, especially in women during menstruation. However, if the result is flagged as abnormal, it is important to further investigate the cause.
Possible causes of occult blood in the urine include urinary tract infections, kidney stones, bladder or kidney tumors, inflammation of the bladder or prostate, and injury to the urinary tract. Certain medications, such as blood thinners, can also cause blood in the urine.
The urologist may perform further tests, such as a urine culture, imaging studies, or a cystoscopy (insertion of a small camera into the bladder) to evaluate the urinary tract. Treatment will depend on the underlying cause of the occult blood.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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