Question 1

i am having surgery in 10 days. recent blood work showed moderate range / leuk, esterase urine. is this something to be concerned about?

Accepted Answer

: If the urine sample was obtained by “clean catch”, it may indicate a urinary tract infection. However, if you have no symptoms-like burning w/ urination, urinating more frequently or feeling like you have to urinate but little comes out, fever, etc.-then it may indicate contamination, especially if not a clean catch. If concerned, see what urine culture shows. Good luck with your surgery!

Question 2

what does it mean to have "many" non squamous cells, ph of 8.5 and leuk esterase of 15 in urinalysis. a culture and sensitivity was also performed on the same urine which came out negative?

Accepted Answer

: When you urinate the epithelial lining could come with the urine and it does not mean anything bad. The ph is a reflection of what was excreted which means it is alkaline to keep the body stable things have to be removed. The important thing is the culture was negative, however you did not mention why it was done and how you are doing which is more important.

Question 3

what does it mean to have "many" non squamous cells (range is few..moderate or many)ph of 8.5 and leuk esterase of 15 in urinalysis. i do not have infection..culture and sensitivity was negative?

Accepted Answer

: Prob normal.  Always repeat  a dipstick and microscopic urine test to confirm is my advice. Could be just a bit dehydrated when urine collected.  That is you put out a more concentrated urine which can influence many things in urine testing.  Then if they differ do another one and take best or 3.  Then discuss with your Dr as they should know you better than we do. Such a why urine was done?

Question 4

what dies this mean urine test results? spec gravity 1.025, protien 2+-a, ph= 6.5, urine leuk esterase= moderate a, wbcs= 80-h, rbcs 100-h.

Accepted Answer

Abnormal urine: This result is most likely a sign of infection.  Seek medical attention for possible infection that may require antibiotics.

Question 5

had uti showed rbc rbc and leuk esterase.  culture was negative and now 2 days later have back pain and fever if 101 in afternoon. could it be kidney ?

Accepted Answer

Yes it could: it appears you are taking antibiotics and that could cause you to have a negative urine culture but still have infection. You may need more or different treatment. I suggest you see your physician for further evaluation.

Question 6

urinalysis w/reflex to microscopic-ph was 5.0, protein +1, ketone +1, urobilinogen +2, nitrite was positive, leuk esterase +2. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Infection: I suspect you have a urinary tract infection if the sample was not contaminated.

Question 7

please explain what is leukrete esterase in the urine test?

Accepted Answer

?UTI: Leukocyte esterase is a product of white blood cells. It may be a sign of a urinary tract infection.  Ask to have a urine culture performed and if there is bacteria present, you will need antibiotics for the urinary tract infection.

Question 8

what it is leukocyte esterase trace?

Accepted Answer

Minor infection: Leukocytes (white blood cells) in the urine often indicate an infection of the genito-urinary tract. They release an enzyme called leukocyte esterase. If it is present in trace (very small) amounts, it does not need further treatment. If you have symptoms, such as burning on urination or frequent urination, you will need antibiotics.

Question 9

leukocyte esterase-large should i be scared?

Accepted Answer

I presume this: Is from a urine specimen. Not to worry. The antibiotics that ur dr has prescribed should treat ur uti. Take care!  http://www.Cystex.Com/how-do-i-prevent-utis/10-doctor-recommended-tips-for-urinary-tract-infection-uti-prevention/.

Question 10

what does large leukocyte esterase mean?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Leukocyte esterase released by lysed neutrophils and macrophages is a surrogate marker of the presence of white blood cells (WBCs). Leukocyte esterase suggests that there are white blood cells in the urine. Based on symptoms and other urine analysis findings this may suggest a urinary tract infection

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I am having surgery in 10 days. recent blood work showed moderate range / leuk, esterase urine. is this something to be concerned about?

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What does it mean to have "many" non squamous cells, ph of 8.5 and leuk esterase of 15 in urinalysis. a culture and sensitivity was also performed on the same urine which came out negative?

A member asked:

What does it mean to have "many" non squamous cells (range is few..moderate or many)ph of 8.5 and leuk esterase of 15 in urinalysis. i do not have infection..culture and sensitivity was negative?

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What dies this mean urine test results? spec gravity 1.025, protien 2+-a, ph= 6.5, urine leuk esterase= moderate a, wbcs= 80-h, rbcs 100-h.

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Had uti showed rbc rbc and leuk esterase. culture was negative and now 2 days later have back pain and fever if 101 in afternoon. could it be kidney ?

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Urinalysis w/reflex to microscopic-ph was 5.0, protein +1, ketone +1, urobilinogen +2, nitrite was positive, leuk esterase +2. what does this mean?

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Please explain what is leukrete esterase in the urine test?

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What it is leukocyte esterase trace?

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Leukocyte esterase-large should i be scared?

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What does large leukocyte esterase mean?

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