Letter B

Blood urea nitrogen

Medically called hematuria, blood in the urine can be microscopic or gross.

Evaluating hematuria requires consideration of the entire urinary tract.

Tests used for the diagnosis of hematuria include the intravenous pyelogram (IVP), cystoscopy, and urine cytology.

Management of hematuria depends upon the underlying cause.

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