Urine RBC
Red blood cells on microscopic urinalysis indicate hematuria, which can be microscopic or gross. Causes range from benign (menstruation, exercise) to serious (kidney stones, urinary tract infection, glomerulonephritis, bladder or kidney cancer). Persistent microscopic hematuria usually warrants imaging and sometimes cystoscopy, especially in older adults and smokers.
Optimal range: who says what
No institution or named practitioner we track states an optimal target for Urine RBC. How we verify ranges.
- General guidance, no named sourceFew or noneFew to none expected in health
- Lab reference interval0-3 cells/HPFWhat a lab report flags against. A lab interval is not an optimal target.
4 providers include this
Urinalysis
Why Urine RBC matters
Red blood cells in urine (hematuria) may indicate kidney stones, urinary tract infection, trauma, glomerulonephritis, or rarely, bladder or kidney cancer. Even microscopic blood warrants investigation.
Which Providers Test Urine RBC?
Empirical Health is both the cheapest ($190/year) and the most comprehensive (100+ biomarkers) panel that includes Urine RBC.
4 panels that include it, cheapest first
| Provider | Annual Cost | Total Biomarkers | $/Biomarker |
|---|---|---|---|
| $190 | 100+ | $1.90 | |
| $297 | 100+ | $2.97 | |
| $365 | 100+ | $3.65 | |
| $499 | 100+ | $4.99 |
$/Biomarker is annual cost divided by the panel's advertised biomarker count, not the price of this one test. We track 23 blood test providers (32 plans); 21 of those plans are itemized marker by marker. Compare all of them.
17 itemized panels do not include Urine RBC
Superpower · WHOOP Advanced Labs · Labcorp OnDemand · Life Extension Elite · Everlywell · InsideTracker · Function Health · Marek Health Base · Marek Health Comprehensive · Marek Health Complete · Marek Health Executive · Oura Health Panels · SiPhox Health · Hims Labs · Healthspan · Vitality Blueprint Standard · Vitality Blueprint Elite
11 providers not itemized in our matrix
We have not itemized these marker by marker (some sell tests one at a time), so this page cannot say whether they offer Urine RBC. Check with them directly.
Life Extension Standard · Quest Health · Ultrahuman Blood Vision · Lifeforce · Hundred Health · Personalabs · Walk-In Lab · HealthLabs · WHOOP Specialized Panels · Marek Health Essential · Vitality Blueprint Upload
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the optimal range for Urine RBC?
No institution or named practitioner we track states an optimal target for Urine RBC. General guidance without a named source: Few or none (Few to none expected in health). Lab reference interval: 0-3 cells/HPF. That is what a lab report flags against, not an optimal target.
Which blood test providers include Urine RBC?
4 of the 21 blood testing panels we itemize marker by marker include Urine RBC in their panels. This biomarker has limited availability.
Medical Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider about your specific health needs.
Last reviewed Sep 23, 2026 · First published Nov 30, 2025