Question 1

all urine results, neg, but leukocyte esterase shows moderate. what does this mean? last time it was small/clear. this time moderate/slightly-cloudy.

Accepted Answer

Urinalysis: Cloudy urine and urine containing white blood cells(leukocytes) don't necessarily signify a urinary tract infection. The white cells may be contaminants from a vaginal infection or discharge. A clean catch urine culture would rule in or out a urinary tract infection. If you have a vaginal discharge, see your gynecologist and he/she can order any appropriate urinary tests if no vaginal infection

Question 2

recent urine test shows leukocyte esterase small. what does that mean? also shows moderate blood and turbid appearance. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

UTI?: You may have a urinary tract infection. Stop self testing and contact your doctor's office for a professional urinalysis and perhaps urine culture.

Question 3

what do these test results mean? co2 20 lo, alt 36 hi, mpv 12.1 hi, ketone, urine 3+,80 mg/dl ,*leukocyte esterase moderate *, wbc, urine 5-10 hi

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Test results: Your doctor should be embarrassed for not telling you what all these results mean. Call him/her again - if no help find a better doctor!

Question 4

i check my urine and the leukocyte was 500 what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Pyuria: Pus in the urine . May represent a uti

Question 5

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

Question 6

positive leukocyte esterase in urine. does that mean uti?

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Generally: yes it does. BUT... while it certainly means some wbc's in urine, this may or may not be worth treating. Certainly if there are symptoms or a lot of wbc or a change in kidney function. But if it is entirely asymptomatic.. then.. not so sure.

Question 7

i have leukocyte estrerase positive in urine report.wbc range is also 0-5 present.what its mean.i have also tiny concretions in kidney ultrasound repo?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain findings: The issue is whether you have any urinary symptoms at this time?  If not, it is likely unimportant.  If you do, you may receive an empiric abx treatment or further evaluation

Question 8

hi i had a urine test and had positive leukocyte esterase. no other symptoms. can it mean anything other than a uti or could it be lab error?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria: It means you have bacteria in your urine sample.  It could mean a UTI, but it also could just be a contaminant, like cells from your skin.  If it was a very small amount, and the rest of your urine test was normal, than probably nothing.

Question 9

does an urinalysis report of: leukocyte esterase 1+, urine wbc 6-10 and squamous epithelial cells 0-5  mean an infection?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Voided (vs. catheterized) urine specimens in women are potentially subject to contamination. Urine culture is the definitive method of determining the presence of infection. Another important point is that in older women in the absence of symptoms, this kind of urine abnormality alone or even a positive culture should not be treated with antibiotics (asymptomatic bacteriuria).

Question 10

not a uti so, what could urine test that contains  ketones 0.5 mmol/l, erythrocytes 0.3mg/l & leukocyte esterase	75wbc/ul  mean? no bacteria growing.

Accepted Answer

Does not add up: 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. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, the results provided are not interpretable due to incorrect units.
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What does moderate leukocytes mean in urine

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All urine results, neg, but leukocyte esterase shows moderate. what does this mean? last time it was small/clear. this time moderate/slightly-cloudy.

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Recent urine test shows leukocyte esterase small. what does that mean? also shows moderate blood and turbid appearance. any ideas?

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What do these test results mean? co2 20 lo, alt 36 hi, mpv 12.1 hi, ketone, urine 3+,80 mg/dl ,*leukocyte esterase moderate *, wbc, urine 5-10 hi

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I check my urine and the leukocyte was 500 what does that mean?

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What does having a trace of leukocyte esterase urine mean?

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Positive leukocyte esterase in urine. does that mean uti?

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I have leukocyte estrerase positive in urine report.wbc range is also 0-5 present.what its mean.i have also tiny concretions in kidney ultrasound repo?

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Hi i had a urine test and had positive leukocyte esterase. no other symptoms. can it mean anything other than a uti or could it be lab error?

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Does an urinalysis report of: leukocyte esterase 1+, urine wbc 6-10 and squamous epithelial cells 0-5 mean an infection?

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Not a uti so, what could urine test that contains ketones 0.5 mmol/l, erythrocytes 0.3mg/l & leukocyte esterase 75wbc/ul mean? no bacteria growing.

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What do these test results mean? co2 20 lo, alt 36 hi, mpv 12.1 hi, ketone, urine 3+,80 mg/dl ,leukocyte esterase moderate , wbc, urine 5-10 hi