Can the presence of lower urinary tract disease, in the absence of gross hematuria, cause a positive E.R.D.-HealthScreen® Urine Test?
Inflammation associated with lower urinary tract disease (LUTD) can result in microalbuminuria, even in the absence of gross (i.e., visible) hematuria. However, studies have shown that approximately 65% of dogs with pyuria were negative for microalbuminuria. Similarly, it has been observed that not all cats with LUTD were positive for microalbuminuria. Therefore, the dog or cat should be re-tested for microalbuminuria after successful treatment of the LUTD to exclude the existence of underlying kidney damage.
