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Urine Sample

23.4 Urine Sample Hematuria is defined as blood in the urine.

Hemoglobinuria is defined as hemoglobin (color only) in the urine.

Both hematuria and hemoglobinuria make the urine red in color. However, it is very important to distinguish between these two in order to treat “Red Water” correctly. The following lab test does not require a centrifuge or anything else. You simply need an old medicine bottle or a tea glass.

Examination of Urine by Sedimentation for Hematuria and Hemoglobinuria

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Glass with Red Urine in it Let it set without moving for at least 1 hour)

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