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  • Title: False positive dipstick for urinary blood in childhood.
    Author: Robbiani JH, Simonetti GD, Crosazzo L, Ferrarini A, Pronzini F, Bianchetti MG.
    Journal: J Nephrol; 2006; 19(5):605-6. PubMed ID: 17136688.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: In view of the obvious practical advantages, the most common test for hematuria is currently a reagent strip. METHODS: A standardized microscopic examination of the sediment was performed in 20 asymptomatic children referred for evaluation of chronic isolated microhematuria detected by means of a reagent strip. RESULTS: In 6 of the 20 children the microscopic examination failed to confirm the result of the dipstick test. CONCLUSIONS: Confirmation for the presence of hematuria by microscopy is the most important step in children with a positive dipstick for urinary blood.
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