Understanding the Urinalysis; Case 5
 
Introduction

Case 1: Dysuria

Case 2: Flu

Case 3: Edema

Case 4: Puffy eyes

Case 5: Hematuria

Case 6: Flank pain

Case 7: Jaundice

Case 8: Fever & pain

Leftovers

Sources of Error

Quiz Please

Mr. SE is here for evaluation of blood in his urine.
 
  • Mr. SE is a 48 year-old man with a one week history of intermittent red urine.
  • He's worried it might be blood.
  • He has had no pain associated with the change in urine color.
  • Cigarette smoker for  20 years.
  • Works at an auto body shop.
  • Married with two teenage boys.
  • On no medications.
  • No serious illness in his past.
  • B/P = 124/74  T = 98.4

Urinalysis

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