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Urine for Occult blood Test

Occult Blood Detection in Urine

The Ibn Sina Trust
Praava Health
Dr Lal PathLabs
Omnicare Diagnostic Limited
Thyrocare Bangladesh Ltd
Brac Healthcare
Popular Diagnostic Centre Ltd
JG Healthcare
Probe Bangladesh Limited
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400
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Sample Type
urine
Fasting Required
No
Description

The Urine for Occult Blood test, also known as a urine hemoglobin test, is a diagnostic test used to detect the presence of small amounts of blood in the urine that are not visible to the naked eye. This test helps in the diagnosis and monitoring of various medical conditions affecting the urinary tract, such as urinary tract infections, kidney stones, kidney disease, and bladder cancer. The presence of occult blood in the urine may indicate underlying pathology and requires further evaluation by healthcare providers.

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How our test process works!

Step 1

Sample Collection

Vaccinated Phlebotomists collects from syringe in the barcoded vials

Step 2

Sample Storage

Only vaccinated phelbos are assigned orders

Step 3

High Tech Facility

Lab ingests the sample into processing machines which are 100% automated

Step 4

Accurate Digital Reports

The reports are generated by the processing machines and clinically correlated by doctors

Overview
The urine occult blood test is a simple and non-invasive diagnostic tool used to detect the presence of blood in the urine. While it's often a part of routine urinalysis, it can also be specifically ordered to investigate symptoms or monitor certain medical conditions. The test helps healthcare providers assess the health of the urinary tract and may indicate various underlying issues such as urinary tract infections, kidney stones, bladder cancer, or kidney disease. If blood is detected in the urine, further evaluation may be necessary to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.
 
 
Risk Assessment
The test itself is low risk, as it involves only the collection of a urine sample. However, the results of the test may prompt further investigation or medical intervention if blood is detected in the urine, as it could indicate various underlying conditions ranging from minor to serious.
Range
The urine occult blood test is a diagnostic test used to detect the presence of blood in the urine that is not visible to the naked eye.
 
 
Interpretation

Interpretation

  1. Negative Result:
    No blood detected; normal finding.
  2. Positive Result:
    Further evaluation required; may indicate:
    • Microscopic hematuria: Small quantities of RBCs.
    • Hemoglobinuria: Free hemoglobin in urine (e.g., due to hemolysis).
    • Myoglobinuria: Muscle damage releasing myoglobin.

Note: False positives can occur due to:

  • Menstrual contamination.
  • Certain foods (e.g., beets) or medications.

 

Sample Type

Sample Type

  • Freshly collected midstream clean-catch urine sample: This minimizes contamination and ensures accuracy.

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