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Urine: blood

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Overview

  • To check for hematuria .

Uses

Alone

In combination

  • Ultrasonography .
  • Radiography .
  • Cystoscopy.

Sampling

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Tests

Methodologies

Dipstick
  • Immerse dipstick in urine until wet.
  • Remove and shake off excess urine.
  • Hold horizontally to avoid run-off between pads.
  • Read test at correct time interval. Microscopic
  • Lower the condenser on microscope to improve contrast.
  • Systematically examine entire specimen under the lower power objective, assessing quantity and type of sediment .

Availability

  • All veterinary clinics.
  • External laboratories.

Result Data

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Further Reading

Publications

Refereed papers