NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When a dipstick test suggests there's blood in the urine, the next step should be to examine a sample of the urine under a microscope to make sure the dipstick result is ...

Occult blood is when you can’t see blood in your urine with your eye and it’s only visible under a microscope. You may need antibiotics or different treatments depending on the infection or other ...

A urinalysis is a common test used to analyze the content and chemical makeup of your urine. A urinalysis may be used at a healthcare provider's office if kidney disease, a urinary tract infection, or ...

While microscopic blood in your urine may not be a medical emergency, visible blood in your urine is associated with a number of serious health issues, including kidney disease and urologic cancer.