Occult blood in the urine, or microhematuria, is a common finding (about 10%) in children and young adults. It is often of brief duration and therefore harmless. In persistent microhematuria, acanthocytes in the urine are a frequently unrecognized early marker of glomerular kidney disease. The purpose of this guideline is to promote the early detection of kidney disease in children and young adults with practical, evidence-based recommendations.
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