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labor values

December 17, 2016 | 20,00 EUR | answered by Dr. med. Ralf Berg

Hello, I went to the gynecologist because of a bladder infection and he then did a urine test and sent it to the lab. My question is, I had my period at that time. Does that affect the result?
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Dr. med. Ralf Berg

Good evening
I am happy to provide you with information.

Yes and no.

1. No
Your doctor has sent your urine to find out more about the infection. The bacteria causing your bladder infection will be cultured in the lab so that the type of germs can be determined. This is not influenced by any possible presence of menstrual blood.

2. Yes
If the lab also tests for the presence of blood components, then yes. In this case, it must be assumed that the blood may come from the vagina and not the bladder.

I hope I was able to answer your question and wish you a happy 4th Advent.

With many greetings, Dr. R. C. Berg