Red Blood Cells Benzidine Random Urine
What is this test?
This test is used to analyze the level of red blood cells present in the urine of an individual. This test is useful in evaluating, identifying, assessing the presence of bacterial, viral or fungal infection of the upper and lower urinary tract; trauma; tumors; kidney stones; etc.
Why is this test recommended?
This test is recommended when you experience symptoms like severe lower abdominal pain; fatigue; bloody, coffee-colored or foamy urine, painful or burning urination; frequent urination; swelling on face, arms, stomach, legs, feet or around eyes; back pain; nausea or vomiting; weakness; muscle cramps; etc. This test identifies the exact number of red blood cells in the urine when compared to microscopic red blood cell analysis.
This test can also be recommended by the doctor if you have suffered from frequent urinary tract infections, kidney stones, enlarged prostate, other kidney diseases, etc.
Test Preparation
Inform your doctor if you are on any medications, have any allergies or underlying medical conditions before your Red Blood Cells Benzidine Random Urine. Your doctor will give specific instructions depending on your condition on how to prepare for Red Blood Cells Benzidine Random Urine.
No special preparation is needed for this test. However, report the use of any medicines, allergies, and underlying medical conditions to your doctor before undergoing this test as your doctor may provide appropriate instructions based on your condition.
Understanding your test results
Presence of red blood cells in the urine test results may indicate that the individual may have upper or lower urinary tract infection or kidney stones or tumors or an enlarged prostate or bleeding in the urinary tract.
Based on the test results, your doctor may advise you appropriate medical treatments, lifestyle modifications, or further diagnostic tests, etc.
| Gender | Age groups | Value |
| MALE | All age groups | RBCs are normally absent in urine |
| FEMALE | All age groups | RBCs are normally absent in urine |