Question 1

why the number of leukocyte increase in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Immune response: White blood cells are part of the body's defense system. They attack what is not supposed to be in a particular human's body like bacteria or cancer cells. Half of a fetus is from the father, resembling a transplant. Mom's immune system would reject the fetus, if it wouldnt' be modified in a way not to do that. Part of the process is an increase in the leucocyte numbers.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

what does large leukocyte esterase, ua mean?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Leukocyte esterase in urine is a marker of infection in the urinary system.

Question 5

what does leukocyte esterase ua large means?

Accepted Answer

UA: It suggests but does not confirm the presence of a urinary infection.  A culture should be done to confirm and identify a causative bacteria if present.

Question 6

urinalysis results show trace leukocyte esterase?

Accepted Answer

Likely not : Significant. Do you have symptoms of urinary infection? Trace levels are difficult to interpret in isolation. All lab results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the test is usually in the best position to do that.

Question 7

could trace leukocyte esterase be skin cells that got into the urine?

Accepted Answer

: No, very unlikely. Good Luck

Question 8

what is ua leukocyte esterase and the cause? also how do you treat it at home?

Accepted Answer

: That is a test to determine whether there are white blood cells in the urine. If it's positive a urinalysis &amp; microscopic examination of the urine is needed to confirm the presence of significant numbers of white cells in the urine and a culture&amp; colony count is done to confirm a urinary tract infection. Appropriate antibiotic treatment is required to clear up the infection.

Question 9

would a first void urine leukocyte esterase test be positive in a male with mycoplasma genitilium?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: It might or might not. If no symptoms like urethral discharge or uncomfortable urination, LE is even more likely to be negative. But MG generally isn't a particularly harmful infection. It's rarely necessary to test if there are no symptoms, and asymptomatic infections do not necessarily need treatment. Low chance of harm either to infected persons or their sex partners. Nothing to worry about.

Question 10

what does having a trace of leukocyte esterase urine mean?

Accepted Answer

Usually normal: 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. Trace means few WBC produced small amount of leucocyte esterase

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Urinalysis results show trace leukocyte esterase?

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