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I have stage 4 cirrhoses & enlarged kidneys. recent test showed my leukocyte esterase of 500. what does this mean?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

I assume you mean: a urine test for leukocyte esterase. This is a test to suggest the possibility of a urinary tract infection. An elevated level is more consistent with an infection than not.

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/11/2017

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A member asked:

I have stage 4 cirrhoses & enlarged kidneys. recent test showed my leukocyte esterase of 500. what does this mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

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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