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Why would someone need a leukocyte esterase urine dipstick test?
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Urinary infection: Leukocyte esterase is a surrogate marker for the presence of white blood cells in the urine and usually indicates urinary infection.
Answered 11/27/2017
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? of WBCs in urine: Simple, rapid surrogate test for presence of white blood cells in urine. Combined with nitrite test (both present on a urine dipstick) used to diagnose urinary infections when 1 or both +ve. Can provide false +ve in presence of vaginal eithelial cells which are common in "clean" voided specimens from women. Can be confirmed by microscopy of spun urine specimen or urine culture.
Answered 11/11/2017
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I had a blood test and urine test. Everything was normal , but my urine test showed leukocyte esterase said small (1+) (negative )a . I took another one he said 99% it will be fine. I'm freaking out.
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How do i get a high white blood count in my urine but test negative for nitrites and leukocyte esterase?
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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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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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