A 46-year-old female asked:
Recent urine test shows Leukocyte Esterase Small. What does that mean? Also shows Moderate Blood and Turbid appearance. Any ideas?
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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered
52 years experience in Infectious Disease
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.
Answered on Dec 19, 2016
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A 52-year-old female asked:
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Confusion: The best person to ask these questions is your doctor. In addition, he/she can explain the results and put them into context for you.
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