What does a red blood cell count of 25 ery/ul in urine indicate? Is it dangerous?

Dear Ms. Chi,

Thank you for sending your question to our program. First, let me briefly explain the significance and role of a urine test.

• Assessing kidney function: It helps monitor water absorption and production, and evaluates the kidney's ability to filter and remove waste from the blood.
• Checking urinary health: It assesses sugar levels in the urine to detect early issues such as diabetes.
• Early detection of kidney problems: It identifies the presence of waste, protein, or serum in the urine, indicating potential kidney issues.
• Evaluating other conditions: The test can detect the presence of bacteria, blood cells, or other substances, which may indicate various diseases.

In summary, a urine test mainly helps doctors evaluate kidney function, detect health issues, and provide important information about the overall condition of the body.

Is a red blood cell count of 25 ERY/UL high or low?

Normally, a safe level of red blood cells in urine is between 0.015 - 0.062 mg/dL or 5 - 10 ERY/UL.
However, an elevated red blood cell count in the urine is often a warning sign of kidney, ureter, bladder, or urethra damage, leading to blood in the urine.

High red blood cell counts in the urine may suggest conditions such as urinary tract infections, kidney stones, glomerulonephritis, polycystic kidney disease, bladder bleeding, kidney tumors, or bladder cancer.
However, urine tests can be influenced by various factors (for example, during menstruation in women). To avoid inaccurate results, it is advised to refrain from urine tests during the menstrual cycle and consult with a doctor for better support, especially if accompanied by abnormal symptoms like frequent urination, painful urination, abnormal urine color, or prolonged reduced urine output.

Your doctor may recommend additional tests to determine if you have any kidney or urinary issues and clarify the specific condition.

Note: To ensure accurate urine test results, it’s recommended to fast for 4-6 hours before the test or avoid eating breakfast right after waking up. Avoid drinking sugary or caffeinated drinks like coffee. Additionally, refrain from consuming foods that may alter urine color, such as beets or carrots, and limit the use of certain medications that may change urine color, such as anticoagulants, metronidazole, sulfonamides, and iron sulfate.

Thank you for your question. If you have any other concerns, feel free to contact us directly for timely support from the Dripcare medical team.