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A member asked:

I did urinalysis test after pap last nov. it showed that high on squamous epithelial 6-10 (ref 0-5) and few mucous threads. is it normal?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Mild contamination: From vaginal secretions. This is not worrisome.

Answered 6/1/2015

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