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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 else can I help you with?
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 it mean to have 6-10 results on squamous epithelial cells?
Having 6-10 results on squamous epithelial cells in a urine sample typically indicates a normal finding. It suggests that there is a normal shedding of cells from the lining of the urinary tract into the urine, which is a part of the body's natural process. It is important to consider the overall clinical picture and any related symptoms when interpreting this result.
What type of cell lines the bladder?
The bladder is lined with transitional epithelial cells, which are also known as urothelial cells. These cells are unique in that they can stretch to accommodate the volume of urine in the bladder and then contract to expel the urine during urination.
How do transitional cells differ from epithelial cells?
Transitional cells are a type of specialized epithelial cells found in the urinary system that can stretch and change shape to accommodate urine volume fluctuations. Epithelial cells, on the other hand, are the general term used to describe the cells that line the surfaces and cavities of the body. Transitional cells are specifically adapted to handle the unique demands of the urinary system, while epithelial cells can be found throughout the body performing a variety of functions.
What are renal epithelial cells?
Renal epithelial cells line the tubules of the kidneys and play a crucial role in processes like filtration, secretion, and reabsorption of substances in the urine. They have specific structures and functions that enable the kidneys to regulate the body's fluid balance and eliminate waste products.
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 frequeht epithelial cells in urine mean?
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.
What if your epith cells in urine are few?
A few epithelial cells in your urine is quite normal.
Why the presence of epithelial cells in urine are reason for pelvic cavity pain?
Epithelial cells in urine would be a pretty good indicator of an infection, this the pelvic pain. ( Maybe kidney or Bladder)
Why you report epithelial cells in female urine and not in male urine?
Epithelial cells in urine are often reported in female samples due to the higher likelihood of contamination from the female genital tract, where they are more abundant. In males, the presence of epithelial cells is less common and may indicate pathology, as the male urethra has a different structure and function. Thus, while both genders can have epithelial cells in urine, their significance and interpretation differ, leading to more routine reporting in females.
What if you have Ep cells in urine?
There are different types of epithelial cells that can be observed in urine. These may transitional, renal tubular, squamous, or neoplasia.
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 if epithelial cells in urine is 8-10 HPF?
The presence of 8-10 epithelial cells per high power field (HPF) in urine is considered within normal limits. Epithelial cells can be shed into the urine during the normal process of cell turnover in the urinary tract. However, if there are other abnormalities or symptoms present, further investigation may be warranted.
When the urinary bladder is distended with urine the epithelial cells in the uppermost layer are?
squamouslike
What is moderate epithelial cells?
I'm assuming you are referring to a result from a Urine test. Epithelial cells are skin cells. The lab will report this on urine analysis and it usually means the urine sample is contaminated with skin cells rather than just urine. When I see this reported and review my note on the patient and see that there is equivocal signs and symptoms, I will often ask for another sample before starting antibiotics.
What is EP cell in urine?
It is a normal finding of the lining cells of the bladder EP=epithelial
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).
