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A very small amount of RBCs may be present in a normal urine sample. Guidelines may vary slightly by laboratory, but generally, RBCs per high power field (HPF) are within normal ranges.

A higher value may indicate hematuria.

However, as different laboratories may have different ranges, a person may wish to talk to their doctor about what their test results mean.

An abnormal range can indicate any one of a number of potential health issues.

Some of the possible conditions include:

• kidney or other urinary tract problems, such as an infection, a tumor, or stones
• problems with the prostate
• bladder or kidney cancer

If a test reveals that a person has RBC in their urine, a doctor will likely run additional tests.

For example, they might want to carry out:

• blood tests
• Ultrasound, CT, or MRI scans, to examine the kidneys and urinary tract
• a biopsy of the kidneys
• cystoscopy, wherein they will use a thin, flexible tool to examine the urinary tract

A doctor will also ask about any other symptoms a person is exp

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