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There are a number of issues with epithelial cells in urine. Depending upon the origin of the epithelial cells it could mean you didn't wipe well and contaminated the test to issues with your kidneys.
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Why do you find renal epithelial cells in urine?
What does it mean when there are higher than normal levels of renal epithelial cells in urine?
What does epithelial cells in urine mean?
Epithelial cells in urine generally means that the urine was not a clean mid-stream collection. Epithelial cells, are lining cells of the urethra and are constantly being turned over and sloughed. These cells are commonly called squamous epithelial cells. These cells can also indicate vaginal or perianal contamination. By voiding the first few mL of urine before collecting, there should be a very minimal amount of epithelial cells in the urine. There should only be concern when the epithelial cells found are determined to be renal epithelial cells. And are only concerning in high concentrations. These cells come from the renal tubules and can be a sign of renal disease and should be followed up by your physician.
What epithelial cells non renal mean in the urine?
Epithelial cells are the cells your body uses to line tubes, among other things, and the term renal refers to the kidney. So they are saying that in the urine they found some cells that normally line tubes, but they could tell they weren't from the kidney. This could mean they came from the bladder, the ureters, urethra, or even someplace else.
What does mean when there is few epithelial cells present in urine?
Urine is a generally thought of as a sterile body fluid, therefore, evidence of white blood cells or bacteria in the urine is considered abnormal and may suggest a urinary tract infection such as, bladder infection (cystitis), infection of kidney (pyelonephritis). White blood cells may be detected in the urine through a microscopic examination (pyuria or leukocytes in the blood). They can be seen under high power field and the number of cells are recorded (quantitative).
What does rare epithelial in sputum result mean?
Squamous epithelial cells are scale like layers of cells that pose no risk. When referencing rare squamous epithelial cells it just means that there are not a lot of them.
What does urothelial CELLS in urine mean?
I had scant urothelial cells present in my urine test. What does this mean?
What do Squamous epithelial cells mean on an abnormal pap smear result?
Squamous epithelial cells are the type of cells found on the cervix. That phrase on its own does not indicate any abnormality.
What does wbc and epithelial cells in sputum mean?
Wbc = inflamitory response, infection epithelial cells usually from lining in mouth and makes sputum sample inadequate for culture
What does it mean if EP Cells in Urine is many?
It means that there are a high quantity pf these cells called ep in your urine :)
Epithelial cells and mucus threads was stated rare in your urinalysis result what does this mean?
What does it mean when mucous rare in an urinalysis
What does it mean to have 6-10 results on squamous epithelial cells?
A 6-10 result on urinalysis of squamous epithelial cells is a sample contaminated by vaginal infection. If there are signs of infection a swab needs to be obtained by a physician.
What does it mean when you have epithelial cells present in a pap smear?
Epithelial cells are a normal part of the anatomy. They are the type of cell checked in a pap smear. If they are present, it's a sign that the pap smear got a decent sample.
