Blood in the Urine · Short answers
What tests check blood in urine (hematuria)?
It often starts with a repeat urine test and a culture to rule out infection.
The short answer
It often starts with a repeat urine test and a culture to rule out infection.
A closer look
Imaging, usually a CT scan, looks at the kidneys and ureters. A cystoscopy, a look inside the bladder done under anesthesia in our surgery centers, checks the bladder lining.
The exact tests depend on your age and risk.
What you can do next
If blood showed up on a urine test, schedule a visit to start the evaluation.
How we talk about this in Johns Creek and Cumming
This is a question we discuss in clinic at the Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center and at the Cumming Clinic. We will apply the points above to your own history, exam and tests rather than treating the article as a plan.
A related official video
An official Advanced Urology video on this topic.
Watch: #001 - Hidden Clues: Understanding Blood in the UrineWhat the video covers. Titled "#001 - Hidden Clues: Understanding Blood in the Urine." The public description addresses microscopic hematuria: blood found under a microscope rather than by the unaided eye, which may be harmless or may point to infections, stones, or other conditions.
Where to read more
- Our page on this topic
- Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center
- Cumming Clinic
- Read this topic on learn.advancedurology.com
- Related page on advancedurology.com
What tests check blood in urine (hematuria)?
It often starts with a repeat urine test and a culture to rule out infection.
Can I discuss this at either office?
Yes. We see patients at the Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center and at the Cumming Clinic. Mention blood in the urine when you book, and we will place the visit.
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