Q: is 2/hpf for wbc and <1/hpf for rbc in a urine test bad?

Explanation : This is very good!!!! Normal for clean catch analysis.

Q: urine test results said my wbc in urine was too numerous to count. what does this indicate?

Uti: It means you have many cells of infection in your urine in HPF under the microscope. Indicates a urinary infection.

Q: i recently had a urine test.. my wbc was 7 and my squamous epithelial was 14 hpf...is the higher numbers anything to be worried about?

Almost normal: Repeat test, a clean catch, mid stream specimen

Q: my wbc in urine was 10 and blood is moderate from urine test.i have a c t scan scheduled. should i be worried?

Worry is never good: You are being worked up for why you have wbc's in your urine and hematuria. Could be kidney stones, etc. But the work up is necessary, and no matter what it shows, you will be taking steps to help treat your condition. God bless.

Question 1

how abnormal is 5-10 for wbc in a urine test? i am curious about a small abnormality on my physical:
the results of the urine chem/microscopy say trace of leukocyte esterase (reference range: negative) and a flag says ab. following that the wbc is ab

Accepted Answer

A : A few white blood cells in the urine of a female patient is very common, especially if the urine sample was not collected in particular manner.  If a physician is interested in getting urine from a woman's bladder that has not been contaminated by passing through the vagina, which normally contains bacteria and white blood cells, the sample should be collected by asking the woman to use a antiseptic towelette to wipe the vagina while spreading the inner labia, then to urinate into the toilet for a second, stop urinating, then urinate into the specimen cup.

If you didn't collect the urine in this manner, then it's more than likely that the white blood cells are from the vagina, not the bladder as are the bacteria and the leuk esterase.  If it is noted that there were squamous epithelial cells in the urine, then it's even more likely, because those cells are found only in the vagina, not the bladder.

Back pain is a common symptom, and occasionally it is the sole symptom of a urinary tract infection, but not usually.  Most of the time people with utis will have pain on urination or frequency of urination, fevers, or pain on the sides of their back.

If you have any of these (fever, urinary pain or frequency, or pain on the sides of your back) or if the middle back pain persists for more than a week, you should see a doctor.

But the biggest thing here is, the physician who ordered the urine test should be available and eager to answer your question.

Question 2

last year during urine test. my wbc was out of range. doc never told me. (standard range		
wbc's, ua/hpf	0 - 5 /hpf) (my range 	11-25) follow up?

Accepted Answer

WBC: The WBC  in urine may have been a contaminant. If urine culture was negative. If you have symptoms of a UTI get it rechecked and have a follow up doctors visit.

Question 3

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. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 4

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.

Question 5

what does it mean when there is wbcs in my r/m urine test...but no bacterial growth after 24hour incubation in c/s test?

Accepted Answer

Maybe nothing: You should be evaluated for tuberculosis since you are in the Middle East. But I would recommend obtaining a Catheterized urine specimen. Most of the time WBCs without growth is from improperly collected urine specimen with vaginal contamination at the time if collection.

Question 6

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 7

is 2/hpf for wbc and <1/hpf  for rbc in a urine test bad?

Accepted Answer

Explanation : This is very good!!!! Normal for  clean catch analysis.

Question 8

urine test results said my wbc in urine was too numerous to count. what does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

Uti: It means you have many cells of infection in your urine in HPF  under the microscope.  Indicates a urinary infection.

Question 9

i recently had a urine test.. my wbc was 7 and my squamous epithelial was 14 hpf...is the higher numbers anything to be worried about?

Accepted Answer

Almost normal: Repeat test, a clean catch, mid stream specimen

Question 10

my wbc in urine was 10 and blood is moderate from urine test.i have a c t scan scheduled. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Worry is never good: You are being worked up for why you have wbc's in your urine and hematuria.  Could be kidney stones, etc.  But the work up is necessary, and no matter what it shows, you will be taking steps to help treat your condition.  God bless.

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How abnormal is 5-10 for wbc in a urine test? i am curious about a small abnormality on my physical: the results of the urine chem/microscopy say trace of leukocyte esterase (reference range: negative) and a flag says ab. following that the wbc is ab

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Last year during urine test. my wbc was out of range. doc never told me. (standard range wbc's, ua/hpf 0 - 5 /hpf) (my range 11-25) follow up?

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

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

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What does it mean when there is wbcs in my r/m urine test...but no bacterial growth after 24hour incubation in c/s test?

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

A member asked:

Is 2/hpf for wbc and <1/hpf for rbc in a urine test bad?

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Urine test results said my wbc in urine was too numerous to count. what does this indicate?

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I recently had a urine test.. my wbc was 7 and my squamous epithelial was 14 hpf...is the higher numbers anything to be worried about?

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My wbc in urine was 10 and blood is moderate from urine test.i have a c t scan scheduled. should i be worried?

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