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What does it mean trace in urine leukocytes

By Anonymous April 21, 2018 - 6:24am
 
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Had a pap...result for Urine Leukocytes states...trace
Previous white blood cells was low

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Hello. Thank you for posting today.

This happened to me also. Leukocyte esterase is an enzyme present in most white blood cells (WBCs). A few white blood cells are normally present in urine and usually give a negative chemical test result. The most common cause for WBCs in urine (leukocyturia) is a bacterial urinary tract infection (UTI), such as a bladder or kidney infection.

More information here: https://www.healthline.com/health/leukocytes-in-urine

Helena

April 21, 2018 - 7:49am

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