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by Mushen on May 27th, 2008
Because in humans, menstrual blood is different from 'normal blood' - menstrual blood is actually the lining of the womb that is discarded by the body if fertilization has not occurred (that is why it is darker in colour).
by Cyndi Ninja on January 2nd, 2008
No, it's not part of a menstrual cycle, you should see a vet as soon as possible.
by Nninee on May 27th, 2008
I would think that they could check if there is uterus juice in it too, then it would be menstrual
by NightTripper on May 27th, 2008
They've found blood in mine before and just asked when my last period was and when the next one is expected.
by Daunte on May 27th, 2008
They can't determine a difference. That's why the doctor asks the patient if she is on her menses. If she is not, and there is blood...possible other source.
by Namaste formerly future_health_educator on May 27th, 2008
If it is an emergency they will cathederize the woman or rabbit and get a sample that way. Otherwise they will wait untill the woman or rabbit is no longer menstrating.
by APACHEmeansENEMY on May 27th, 2008
By looking for the presence of leukocytes and nitrites. Both indicate contamination and infection.
by staffie on February 14th, 2007
normally if a doctor finds blood in your urine they will continue to check your urine to see if it carries on also they will do blood tests to check for other things because blood in the urine can be a sign of kidney disease but you would normally show traces of protein if it was kidney problems aswell.
by Sheriff Raff -Answerhag on May 27th, 2008
Is this about a female human or a female rabbit?
by no name on January 2nd, 2008
if its a girl maybe she is having her period. go to the vet.
by gabsgotskillz on May 27th, 2008
they probably look and smell different.
by medicgirl on May 27th, 2008
A routine UA will not differenciate between types of blood. If they suspect something that they really need to know if it is blood in your urine, they will do an in and out catheter and get the urine sample that way.
by Im Alec has abandoned this account on February 14th, 2010
Menstrual blood comes from the vagina, urine from the urethra. The two are separate openings, and with a tiny bit of care can be kept separate.
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Not when you are running a UA..it all shows up as blood.
by APACHEmeansENEMY on May 27th, 2008
would it make a difference then? Sorry to sound a bit dense, but I don't understand why it would be significant?
by Mushen on May 27th, 2008
Well, when you are doing a UA (testing urine) if you are looking for blood(some UA's are looking for glucose, ph, ketones etc)..you are looking for infection. So, yes...the type of blood would make a difference..but, its easy to tell if its an infection by also looking for the presence of leukocytes(white blood cells that indicate infection) An exception to this is hematuria..which is when a person has blood in their urine for another reason..such as bladder cancer. But, its more common in men. So, no..it doesn't make a difference when looking at the big picture. You always look at other factors..not just the presence of blood.
by APACHEmeansENEMY on May 27th, 2008
the really big give away will also be that men don't have a menstrual cycle .........
by Mushen on May 27th, 2008
exactly! lol
by APACHEmeansENEMY on May 27th, 2008
yes - despite appearances (in some cases).
by Mushen on May 27th, 2008