GENERAL ANATOMY
URINARY SYSTEM
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Question
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The presence of erythrocytes in a urinalysis, also known as ____, may indicate several health problems and requires further testing.
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hematuria
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polyuria
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dysuria
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glucosuria
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Red blood cells (RBC) can be present in urine even when they are not visible to a person. Also known as hematuria, it can indicate an infection, kidney disease, and other health conditions.
Detailed explanation-2: -If your report indicates the presence of erythrocyte casts, this means the blood comes from the kidney itself (glomerulonephritis) rather than the ureter, bladder and urethra.
Detailed explanation-3: -The RBC urine test measures the number of red blood cells in a urine sample. The female and male urinary tracts are relatively the same except for the length of the urethra.
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