Question 1

what does the range of severity if you have 10-15/hpf wbc in urine?

Accepted Answer

Enough to seek care: 10-15 wbc/hpf is enough to be a cause for concern for urinary infection and you should get in touch with the doctor who ordered the test as all lab results need to be interpreted in the clinical context.

Question 2

my urine test said my wbcs  were 3-5 and my rbcs were too many too count, what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

RBC = blood: Just means that during the urine screen by the lab there were a lot of red blood cells (rbc's, the ones that carry oxygen) in the sample.  Many times it can be a contaminant during menses or can mean blood from higher up like bladder or kidney.

Question 3

is rbc in urine of 5-10 high if wbc in urine is 0-5?

Accepted Answer

Microhematuria: White cell count makes no difference. If this is new hematuria, it may need to be worked up.

Question 4

is wbc level of 10-20 in urine test a cause of concern?

Accepted Answer

Need follow-up: An isolated reading of 10-20 WBC may not be worrisome, but it warrants repeating the test in 3-4 months. Be careful to collect the sample properly. You may consult this site for proper urine collection:
http://a1.mayomedicallaboratories.com/webjc/attachments/46/e7dc0a4-urine-collection.pdf
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
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Question 5

pus cells (wbcs) numerous in my urine report.what does it mean plz help?

Accepted Answer

Numerous WBC in urin: You may have a UTI or vaginitis ( UTI more likely with lots of cells).Are you having burning with urination? Would f/u with doctor you may need antibiotics

Question 6

wbc in urine 3-5 /hpf?

Accepted Answer

May be infection: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, the finding warrants that infection be excluded, you may visit this site for information. 
https://library.med.utah.edu/WebPath/TUTORIAL/URINE/URINE.html

Question 7

what is name for wbc in urine?

Accepted Answer

White blood cells: Leukocyte is the fancy term for white blood cell. Leukocyturia is the term for white blood cells in the urine.

Question 8

is having wbcs in urine a sign of hiv?

Accepted Answer

HIV: Wbcs can be present in the urine for many different reasons, most commonly simple utis. It is not a sign of hiv. If you think you may have been exposed to HIV please go and get tested asap, better safe than sorry.

Question 9

what is the normal level of wbc in urine?

Accepted Answer

None: Entirely normal urine should not have any WBC. In a sediment of urine, there should be fewer than 5 WBC per high power field.

Question 10

what does it mean when you have rare wbc in a urine test?

Accepted Answer

No problem: If you have less than 5 WBC in urine it is accepted as normal and so is rare wbcs in the urine.

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