Microhematuria. Picking the fewest tests to make an accurate diagnosis.
Microhematuria is discovered fairly often and is bewildering to patients who are unaware that they have a urologic disease. Although it may indicate a life-threatening process, in some instances, a thorough workup may be more dangerous to the patient than the disorder itself. Frequently, the cause of microhematuria does not require treatment. Dr Bartlow offers clues to pinpoint the anatomic site of bleeding so that treatable problems can be identified with the lowest cost and risk.
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Section of Nephrology, St Luke's Hospital, San Francisco, CA 94110.
D006417:Hematuria / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests