Question 1

what does rbc rare wbc rare mean on a urinalysis?

Accepted Answer

OK, but...: Rbc( red blood cell)  and wbc( white blood cell) can be seen in the urine. The significance of their presence, in part, depends on the number. "rare " rbc  and "rare wbc"in the urine  are most likely not significant, unless you are having symptoms.  Alternatively, mhas than 3 to 5 rbc in a urine specimen is significant, and needs explanation. Ibuprofen, when taken in excess, can harm the kidneys.

Question 2

what does having a rare rbc count in a urinalysis mean?

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: It is usually considered of no significance whatsoever. All individual testing should be explained/interpreted by the doc who orders it &amp; knows the patient.

Question 3

occ epithelial occ mucus rare wbc rare rbc trace leukocytes. is this ok for urine?! i've been having small signs of kidney problems?

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Yes, unless: You have symptoms, these values seem ok.  Ask you doctor if your blood tests include kidney function, such as bun, creatinine, and gfr, just to make sure.

Question 4

urine test : protein (1+) , trace of blood, few bacteria, hyaline cast/lpf (0-1), mucus rare. rbc/hpf 3-4, wbc/hpf 4-6, should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

How do you feel?: The urine test contains some abnormal findings but does not show a typical picture of urinary tract infection.
How you feel is more important.  Try to increase fluid intake.  If you experience fever, burning sensation, low back pain, low abdominal pain, urinary frequency and urgency, you may need antibiotic treatment.  A urine culture would be helpful.

Question 5

hi doc unrinalysis result transparency slightly hazy gravity 1.020 ph 6 albumin trace but negative sugar negative wbc1-3 rbc 2-5 bacteria rare?

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Normal urinalysis: This is a normal urinalysis. Your urine is quite concentrated (specific gravity 1.020), suggesting you might have been slightly dehydrated when you voided. That can result in trace protein (albumin). Everything else looks great.

Question 6

my hemoglobin is 2.9 and it will not rise. my lab results said rare nucleated rbc seen. polychromasia present microcytes present. hypochromasia present. anisocytosis present, is that a blood cancer?

Accepted Answer

: No it is not cancer. It is most likely a disorder of the Red cells, what is called Hemolytic Anemia, a condition in which your Red cells(RBCs) are easily damaged. There is medical treatment for this condition . But you need to consult a Hematologist-a specialist in Blood disorders.

Question 7

in urinalysis, does trace mean the same thing as rare?  a recent urinalysis showed "rare" values for wbc and rbc.

Accepted Answer

Trace on ua: Trace on a UA gives insight but nothing definitive. Follow up trace RBC with a UA-microscopy (if more than 3 red blood cells/hpf then is is real.
Follow up trace WBV with a urine culture.

Question 8

microscopic urine test shows: rbc, ua my value 5-10 with standard range being 0-2, bacteria, ua showing rare, everything else is within normal range! ?

Accepted Answer

OK/keep checking,,: This is near negligible but it's good to keep checking.  You've had bleeding after menopause, hormone therapy, and polypectomy and dnc, all of which can result in bleeding.  That this is so slight is very good, but get a repeat ua next exam or go in sooner if there's bloody urine as that might mean a kidney or bladder issue.  Best of luck.

Question 9

the result of my urinalysis says:pus cells: 0-3/hpf, rbc: 0-2, e. cells: few, a. urates: rare, m. threads: few. what does it mean? do i have uti?

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Normal: Without significant protein and with numbers for cells in the normal range, this is with normal limits. There are not even any bacteria.

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What does rbc rare wbc rare mean on a urinalysis?

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What does having a rare rbc count in a urinalysis mean?

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Occ epithelial occ mucus rare wbc rare rbc trace leukocytes. is this ok for urine?! i've been having small signs of kidney problems?

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Urine test : protein (1+) , trace of blood, few bacteria, hyaline cast/lpf (0-1), mucus rare. rbc/hpf 3-4, wbc/hpf 4-6, should i be worried?

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Hi doc unrinalysis result transparency slightly hazy gravity 1.020 ph 6 albumin trace but negative sugar negative wbc1-3 rbc 2-5 bacteria rare?

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My hemoglobin is 2.9 and it will not rise. my lab results said rare nucleated rbc seen. polychromasia present microcytes present. hypochromasia present. anisocytosis present, is that a blood cancer?

A member asked:

In urinalysis, does trace mean the same thing as rare? a recent urinalysis showed "rare" values for wbc and rbc.

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Microscopic urine test shows: rbc, ua my value 5-10 with standard range being 0-2, bacteria, ua showing rare, everything else is within normal range! ?

A member asked:

The result of my urinalysis says:pus cells: 0-3/hpf, rbc: 0-2, e. cells: few, a. urates: rare, m. threads: few. what does it mean? do i have uti?

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