Normal results for urine leukocytes typically show 0 to 5 white blood cells (WBCs) per high-power field (HPF) under a microscope. Higher levels may indicate inflammation or infection, such as a urinary tract infection (UTI). It's important to interpret these results in conjunction with other clinical findings and tests for an accurate diagnosis. Always consult a healthcare professional for interpretation of lab results.
Normal leukocyte levels in urine typically range from 0 to 5 white blood cells (WBCs) per high-power field (HPF) when examined under a microscope. Higher levels may indicate an infection or inflammation in the urinary tract. It is important to interpret leukocyte counts in conjunction with other urine test results for an accurate diagnosis. Always consult a healthcare professional for specific concerns regarding urinary health.
A cause of leukocyte esterase in urine is an urinary tract infection. Leukocyte esterase is a test used to detect a specific substance that indicates that there may be white blood cells in urine.
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My leukocyte Esterace ua came indicating I have a moderate amount in my urine. Will my doctor prescribe an antibiotic?
Probably nothing as a higher level than normal is "normal" for pregnancy. Could be the sign of an infection if particularly high.
Lymphocytes would not produce a positive leukocyte esterase test on a urine chemical reagent strip. The leukocyte esterase test primarily detects the presence of neutrophils, which release the enzyme leukocyte esterase. Since lymphocytes do not produce this enzyme, their presence in the urine would not contribute to a positive test result.
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A leukocyte esterase is an enzyme found in the urine that indicates the presence of white blood cells, specifically leukocytes. It is often used as a marker for urinary tract infections. High levels of leukocyte esterase can suggest inflammation or infection in the urinary tract.
Leukoesterase = Leukocyte + Esterase. Leukoesterase is a combination word derived from the words Leukocyte and Esterase (LE), which is a urine test for the presence of white blood cells in the urine. "Leukocyte" meaning white blood cell and "Esterase" meaning white blood cell enzyme. Leukoesterase is released by white blood cells. A positive screen for leukoesterase usually indicates a urinary tract infection, in combination with a positive nitrite test - (see "Nitrite Test"). The LE test is also used to screen for gnorrhea and amniotic fluid. In a normal urinalysis Leukesterase is not present or "negative" when listed in lab results. *Please see Leukocyte Esterase Wiki for further discussion and more detailed explantion.
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When the leukocyte count is high, the physician should suspect either an infection or cancer, as these are the two most common reasons for an elevated leukocyte count. Depending upon the rest of the physical examination and the results of the rest of the blood tests, your physician may already know which of the two it is.
Mostly urine performing time less then two hours . If urine perform after two hour or more late then bacteria growth in the urine and urine container. when this urine perform time nitrites positive because late perform urine bacteria growth. But not found of leukocyte in microscopically in this urine . this urine repeated and perform under timing then not positive nitrites and not found in leukocyte in urine. Airf Hussain (M.Sc. Hematology&Blood Bank)