Hematuria/proteinuria

Basics

Microscopic hematuria: ≥3 red blood cells per high-power field in 2 of the 3 properly collected urine specimens
Gross hematuria: Visible blood in properly collected urine specimen
Proteinuria: Urinary protein excretion of >150 mg/d
Risk factors for disease in asymptomatic proteinuria:
- Diabetes
- HTN
- NSAID abuse
- Heroin use
Risk factors for disease in asymptomatic hematuria:
- Tobacco use
- Occupational exposure to benzenes, aromatic amines, and dyes
- History of gross hematuria
- Age >40 yr old
- History of urologic disorder or disease
- History of painful voiding
- History of UTI
- Analgesic abuse
- History of pelvic irradiation

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