Question 1

my urine test results are urine micro pus cells 25-30, epithelial cells 20-25.my doc have given antibiotic without having culture test done.is it ok?

Accepted Answer

Not at all: That is not right. The first thing would be to repeat the urinalysis since there were skin cells, ie, contamination, on the collection. These skin cells could have been the source of the wbcs. Also, how would he know if the antibiotic would properly treat this infection if there was no culture to base it upon. Pls repeat the test.

Question 2

beta streptococcus group b  10.000 to 100.000/ml in urine test -it is  need to be treat with antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms or not?: Group b strep can be a cause of UTI in a symptomatic person.

Question 3

can a basic urine test show which antibiotic would be most effective to treat a uti or just show that a person has one?

Accepted Answer

C&amp;S test: You need urine culture and sensitivity test for the antibiotic.

Question 4

i have uti symptoms but neg urine test. taking macrobid antibiotic. 2 more days of pills left. still burns when i pee in morning. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Go back to doctor: There are non-infectious causes for this, and Macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) may not cover some of the infectious causes effectively.  You need to be re-examined and retested and consideration given to chlamydia, ureoplasma, etc.  Good luck.

Question 5

what possible diagnosis for the ff urine test report: sg 1.035 ph 8.0 blood trace protein 100mg/dl l.est moderate  nitride pos. and bacteria of 50-250?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal urinalysis: Leukocytes, nitrates and bacteria in urine with dysuria will indicate urinary infection and usually treated with antibiotics.

Question 6

what does it mean if you have a result of many epithelial cells in a urine test?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal cells in it: Epithelial cells come from vagina and introitus and not from the urinary tract ; are a normal finding ; no cause for alarm. Squamous epithelial cells are a different matter ; could be from a squamous bladder growth. This would be uncommom in someone as young as you unless you born with bladder exstrophy.

Question 7

i had a urine test done but my results came with +1 for protein? what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Protein in the urine: A small amount of protein can be the beginning of a concerning kidney issue or a temporary issue associated with running or walking before the test or fever or infections . Speak to your doctor

Question 8

i found out that i have to take a tabacco urine test tomorow, i smoked weed yesterday will thc show in results?

Accepted Answer

Possible: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/For one smoking marijuana for the first time, tests may detect it for about 3 days.
In someone who smokes marijuana three or four times per week, the detection window is 5–7 days.
For people who smoke marijuana once a day or more, tests may detect it in their system for 30 days or longer.
Depends on the test , urine test can detect marijuana in the urine for 3-30d

Question 9

can a urine test show positive results for blood in the urine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A urinalysis can detect blood in the urine.

Question 10

what is a urine test "casthy" and "urobiln" mean or look for? also what does "mucous" and result many mean?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like : You are reading from a urinalysis report.  Hyaline casts are visible under microscope when protein and kidney cells form into a cylindrical shape and get excreted in urine.  It can happen when you have abnormal amount of protein in urine or dead cells in kidney.  Urobilinogen is urine form of bilirubin which is elevated when you have jaundice.  Many means more than few.   Ask your doctor for detai.

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My urine test results are urine micro pus cells 25-30, epithelial cells 20-25.my doc have given antibiotic without having culture test done.is it ok?

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Beta streptococcus group b 10.000 to 100.000/ml in urine test -it is need to be treat with antibiotic?

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Can a basic urine test show which antibiotic would be most effective to treat a uti or just show that a person has one?

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I have uti symptoms but neg urine test. taking macrobid antibiotic. 2 more days of pills left. still burns when i pee in morning. what should i do?

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What possible diagnosis for the ff urine test report: sg 1.035 ph 8.0 blood trace protein 100mg/dl l.est moderate nitride pos. and bacteria of 50-250?

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What does it mean if you have a result of many epithelial cells in a urine test?

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I had a urine test done but my results came with +1 for protein? what does it mean?

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I found out that i have to take a tabacco urine test tomorow, i smoked weed yesterday will thc show in results?

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Can a urine test show positive results for blood in the urine?

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What is a urine test "casthy" and "urobiln" mean or look for? also what does "mucous" and result many mean?

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