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Appearance of Leukocytes in the Urine (Pyuria)
In recent years, many asymptomatic individuals have become a routine (eg. In recognition of company) and have been told they have found leukocytes in urine sediment analysis, and wonder what may be causing your problem.
The urine sediment is the study of a urine sample and its components to find unusual items that help in the diagnosis of certain diseases.
It investigates the presence of cells (red blood cell, white blood cells or leukocytes …) of germs or crystals …
In this study, if there are 5 or more leukocytes per field in urine is considered abnormal and often indicative of infection (especially if accompanied by compatible symptoms such as burning during urination, pain, darker urine, feeling of urination completely …) or inflammation of the urinary tract (though not always).
If nitrites are also positive (test strip that, if positive, indicates with great certainty that no infection) or presence of pyuria (more than 10 leukocytes per field, usually accompanied by cellular debris or bacteria), the possibility of infection is much higher. Read the rest of this entry »