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What does leukocyte esterase ua large means?

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UA: It suggests but does not confirm the presence of a urinary infection. A culture should be done to confirm and identify a causative bacteria if present.

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Answered 10/8/2020

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Are my Urinalysis results a cause for concern? Under blood it says Large, Urobilinigen .02 and Leukocyte Esterase small. Im 27 weeks pregnant.

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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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What can elevated WBC (6-10) in ua mean in dmt1 patient if no bacteria, esterase, nitrates, pain UTI symptoms, etc.? Could it be elevated still from a UTI in mid-december? No hema/proteinuria either

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Urinalysis results show trace leukocyte esterase?

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