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Is 50/lpf squamous cells in my urine test something to worry about? im a 30 yr old male or is this contamination?

Q: is 50/lpf squamous cells in my urine test something to worry about? im a 30 yr old male or is this contamination?

: Probably contamination and not abnormal, perhaps a poorly collected urine specimen. Your profile indicates you're a male. If so, probably you are uncircumcised and did not properly retract the foreskin when urinating for the the specimen.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Probably contamination and not abnormal, perhaps a poorly collected urine specimen. Your profile indicates you're a male. If so, probably you are uncircumcised and did not properly retract the foreskin when urinating for the the specimen.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 10/15/2022

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A member asked:

Is 50/lpf squamous cells in my urine test something to worry about? im a 30 yr old male or is this contamination?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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