microscopic presence of erythrocytes

Q Hematuria is distinguished from hemoglobinuria or myoglobinuria by:

dipstick test

the simultaneous presence of significant leukocytes

microscopic presence of erythrocytes

examination of serum

evaluation of hematocrit

Hematuria can be distinguished from hemoglobinuria and myoglobinuria by microscopic examination of the centrifuged urine; the presence of a large number of erythrocytes establishes the diagnosis of hematuria.