The presence of protein and blood in urine can indicate underlying health issues. Proteinuria, or elevated protein levels in urine, may suggest kidney dysfunction, glomerular diseases, or systemic conditions such as diabetes. Hematuria, the presence of blood in urine, can result from urinary tract infections, kidney stones, or more serious conditions like kidney disease or bladder cancer.
A urine protein test checks the amount of protein in your urine. Typically, there’s only a small amount of protein in urine. If there’s a significant increase (called proteinuria), it might signal an issue with your kidneys. Kidneys are responsible for filtering extra water and waste from your blood to produce urine.
Protein and blood in the urine are signs that something might be wrong with your kidneys or urinary system.
Protein in Urine (Proteinuria):
Normally, only a small amount of protein is found in urine.
Increased levels of protein in urine may indicate kidney problems.
Kidneys usually filter out waste, but when they’re not working well, they may let protein pass into the urine.
Blood in Urine (Hematuria):
Blood in the urine can make it pink, red, or brown.
It may result from infections, kidney stones, or other issues in the urinary tract.
Hematuria can sometimes be a sign of kidney disease, injury, or urinary tract infections.