Negative for hematuria

What does "Negative for hematuria" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Negative for hematuria" means that there is no blood found in a person's urine. Blood in the urine can be a sign of various health problems, such as kidney disease or urinary tract infections. The term "hematuria" is the medical term for having blood in the urine. So, if a test result is "negative for hematuria," it means the test did not find any blood in the urine.

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