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Leukocytes in the urine indicate an infection or some type of damage. This is a nonspecific finding so further testing is necessary for a definitive diagnosis.

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When does it mean when White blood cells count is 5.9 absolute for 2 year old?

Why my white blood cell count is 5.9??


What can an abnormally high white blood cell count in urine mean?

White blood cells in the urine are an indication of an infection or inflammation in the urinary system. Generally, the number of WBCs is what determines the diagnosis. Pyelonephritis and urinary tract infections can both cause white blood cells in the urine.


What does High white blood cell count and blood in urine mean?

Increased numbers of white blood cells in urine are usually a sign of a urinary tract infection or other renal diseases. White blood cells are a normal component in the secretions of the male and female genital tracts and can be present in normal urine with concentrations of 0 to 8 cells per high-power field. Some laboratories culture urine with >5 white blood cells per high-power field to rule out a urinary tract infection.


What does it mean to have while cells show up in you urine?

White blood cells are usually not found in the urine due to the kidney. When there are white blood cells in the urine this if due to an infection. The kidney becomes inflamed and this allows the passing of white blood cells.


What does the medical abbreviation wbc mean?

white blood count


High white blood cells in urine with swollen exterior what could it be?

I'm not quite sure what you mean by "swollen exterior," but a high white blood cell count in the urine usually means either (1) a bladder infection, or (2) a kidney infection. Both these conditions need the attention of a doctor.


What does it mean if your white blood count is 11.9?

A white blood cell count of 11.9 indicates an extremely low blood cell count. This means that your body doesn't have enough natural antibodies to fight infection.


What does it mean if someone gets a white blood cell count of zero?

This means that this person is sick and needs to build up the white blood cell count.


What does it mean when antibiotics is not dropping ur white blood cell count its getting higher instead?

When you get sick, your white blood cell count is higher than normal your immune system, your white blood cell count can drop to very low levels.


What does polys-auto on a differentials test mean?

It has something to do with white blood count


Having a high white blood cell count mean when you have pneumonia?

If you have a high white blood cell count it could mean any number of things that you need to see Your Local Medical Doctor about very soon


What does it mean to have a white blood cell count of 22000mm3?

A white blood cell count of 22000 mm3 is an elevation of white blood cells. This elevation of white blood cells could indicate infection or leukemia. When a test is not within normal limits, consult a physician as soon as possible.