False positive dipstick for urinary blood in childhood
PubMed ID
17136688
Abstract
BACKGROUND: In view of the obvious practical advantages, the most common test for hematuria is currently a reagent strip. METHODS: A standardized microscopic examination of the sediment was performed in 20 asymptomatic children referred for evaluation of chronic isolated microhematuria detected by means of a reagent strip. RESULTS: In 6 of the 20 children the microscopic examination failed to confirm the result of the dipstick test. CONCLUSIONS: Confirmation for the presence of hematuria by microscopy is the most important step in children with a positive dipstick for urinary blood.
Date Issued
2006
Publication Type
Article
Author(s)
Robbiani, Jacopo H | |
Crosazzo, Laura | |
Ferrarini, Alessandra | |
Pronzini, Fosca | |
Bianchetti, Mario G |
Additional Credits
Journal
Journal of nephrology JN
Publisher
Wichtig Editore
ISSN
1121-8428
ISBN
17136688
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