Blood can indicate an infection, kidney stones, trauma, or bleeding from a bladder or kidney tumor. The technician may indicate whether it is hemolyzed (dissolved blood) or non-hemolyzed (intact red blood cells).

What does blood trace intact mean?

The presence of intact red blood cells in the urine usually signifies a source of blood loss in the lower part of the urinary tract (urethra, bladder, ureters).

What does it mean to have non Hemolyzed blood in urine?

Investigating non-visible haematuria with urinary tract symptoms. Non-visible haematuria is regarded as significant once transient causes, e.g. urinary tract infection (UTI) or exercise, or benign causes, e.g. menstruation, have been excluded.