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Haematuria may be diagnosed either by using a urine dipstick, with a positive reaction, or by examination of the urine sediment for red blood cells. <br><br>

Haematuria may be diagnosed either by using a urine dipstick, with a positive reaction, or by examination of the urine sediment for red blood cells. <br><br>

Examination of the urine under a Wood’s lamp can distinguish between the two conditions, although this is rarely necessary in clinical practice. Porphyrin pigments will fluoresce, whereas haemoglobin does not.

Examination of the urine under a Wood’s lamp can distinguish between the two conditions, although this is rarely necessary in clinical practice. Porphyrin pigments will fluoresce, whereas haemoglobin does not.

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|q2=What are the differential diagnoses for this condition?

|q2=What are the differential diagnoses for this condition?

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*urinary tract disease (cystitis, bladder polyps, pyelonephritis, renal infarcts, urolithiasis); and  

*urinary tract disease (cystitis, bladder polyps, pyelonephritis, renal infarcts, urolithiasis); and  

*lead toxicity.

*lead toxicity.

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|l2=Haematuria#Causes

|q3=What further tests would you perform to reach a diagnosis?

|q3=What further tests would you perform to reach a diagnosis?

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Radiography and ultrasonography may be used to investigate whether lesions are associated with the genital or reproductive tract. Contrast studies may be indicated with urinary tract disease. <br><br>

Radiography and ultrasonography may be used to investigate whether lesions are associated with the genital or reproductive tract. Contrast studies may be indicated with urinary tract disease. <br><br>

Laboratory tests such as full haematology and biochemistry should be carried out.

Laboratory tests such as full haematology and biochemistry should be carried out.

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|l3=Haematuria#Diagnosis

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