URINE DYSMORPHIC RBC

What this test checks

Examines red blood cells in urine. Misshapen cells suggest bleeding from the kidney; normal-shaped cells suggest bladder or urinary tract.

Why do people get this test?

Helps locate the source of blood in urine.

When you should consider this test

• Blood found in urine
• Distinguishing kidney vs bladder bleeding
• Specialist requested

How to prepare

Fresh urine sample.