This test is conducted in patients with significant hematuria (5 RBC /HPF or more). Test is positive if the RBC’s show crenation, distortion and bleb formation.
10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of random urine in a sterile screw capped container. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.
Phase Contrast Microscopy
Sample Daily by 2 pm; Report Same day
This test is conducted in patients with significant hematuria (5 RBC HPF or more). Test is positive if the RBC’s show crenation, distortion and bleb formation.