Erythrocytes (Urine)

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Red blood cells in urine detected by microscopic examination.

Why it matters: Elevated levels indicate bleeding in the urinary tract from kidneys, bladder, or urethra.

Reference Range
< 10.0/µL
10NormalHigh
What Moves It

May increase with:

UTI
Kidney stones
Glomerulonephritis
Bladder cancer
Trauma
Menstruation

May decrease with:

Normal urinary tract
Associated Conditions
Urinary tract infectionKidney stonesGlomerulonephritisBladder cancer
Related Markers
Blood (Urine)Protein (Urine)Leukocytes (Urine)Creatinine
Common questions

What is Erythrocytes (Urine)?

Red blood cells in urine detected by microscopic examination.

What might a high or low Erythrocytes (Urine) mean?

Elevated levels indicate bleeding in the urinary tract from kidneys, bladder, or urethra.

What is the typical reference range for Erythrocytes (Urine)?

The general-population reference range shown here is < 10 /µL. Reference ranges describe the general population and are not a personal target — discuss your results with your physician.

What can affect Erythrocytes (Urine)?

It may be higher with: UTI, Kidney stones, Glomerulonephritis, Bladder cancer, Trauma, Menstruation. It may be lower with: Normal urinary tract.

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