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If >100 squamous epithelial cells/lpf indicates contamination of urine specimen, do i still need worry abt high wbc, pos leukocyte esterase & mucous?

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Depends: It really depends on whether you are having symptoms of an infection, such as urinary frequency, burning with urination, fever, or bladder pain.

Answered 3/18/2017

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A member asked:

If >100 squamous epithelial cells/lpf indicates contamination of urine specimen, do i still need worry abt high wbc, pos leukocyte esterase & mucous?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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