Microscopic blood in urine 3 Yr old

[RosaSkye]

Hi, my dd had her urine dipped today by the GP and has been prescribed antibiotics for an infection. The Dr said it tested positive for having “invisible blood” in it and it has gone to a lab for further testing. They are going to call me Friday with any further steps.

I can see there are several possible causes for this… does anyone know how likely it is to just be caused by a UTI itself? I’ve got myself in a bit of a panic as I had a large tumour removed about 5 years ago and I have a genetic mutation which makes me more predisposed to certain tumours and cancers.

We don’t know if DD has this mutation yet as she can’t be tested as too young.

Any replies appreciated x

I think that some people just have this, every urine test I have ever had over the last 20 years has come back with microscopic blood traces that are invisible to the eye. I have had further lab tests and cultures but nothing has ever come of it.

‘Who has prescribed’ I of course mean to say

That’s reassuring @Greenshake thank you.

Best wishes to your daughter 🌷 hope it all resolves itself soon.

@Greenshake thank you x

I know blood is very common in adult UTI's so I should think microscopic drops in a child's wouldn't be anything to worry about. Let us know what they say x

Thank you @NadjaCravensworth1 I hope the same too and maybe it’s just the wider medical background making me read too much into it

Thank you everyone who commented. Her lab results came back today and it seems to be a completely standard UTI and the antibiotics have kicked in already 🙏🏻

That’s great news 🙂