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There are several components to a urinalysis such as specific gravity, pH, leukocyte esterase, protein, glucose, nitrite, bilirubin, urobilinogen, blood and a microscopic analysis including white blood cells, red blood cells, bacteria, epithelial cells, etc. A urinalysis can be used to diagnose anything from kidney stones to pyelonephritis so in order to know what positive 3 means, you will have to know which component showed the result.
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What does Trace A mean in a urinalysis?
Trace a means the first trait that shows up in DNA when talking about urinalysis
What does it mean when amphetamine was positive on a urinalysis drug test?
It means that that person responded positive to have consumed amphetamine
What does occult blood plus 1 urinalysis result mean?
2+
Urinalysis show protein trace?
The urinalysis will determine amount of protein in your urine and a blood test can show creatine result. Both results together will indicate kidney health or stage of kidney disease.
My urinalysis result of WBC Esterase came back trace-abnormal what does this mean?
There were a few white blood cells in your urine sample.
What does a positive result for leukocyte esterase ua from a urinalysis mean?
A positive result for leukocyte esterase from a urinalysis indicates the presence of white blood cells in the urine. This can suggest an infection in the urinary tract, such as a urinary tract infection (UTI). Further evaluation, such as a urine culture, may be needed to determine the specific cause of the elevated leukocyte esterase levels and to guide appropriate treatment.
Epithelial cells and mucus threads was stated rare in your urinalysis result what does this mean?
Finding rare epithelial cells and mucus threads in a urinalysis result is typically not a cause for concern. Epithelial cells in small numbers can be normal shedding from the urinary tract, and mucus threads may be from normal mucous production in the urinary system. However, if there are large amounts or if other abnormal findings are present, further evaluation by a healthcare provider may be needed.
What does LE mean in the result field of a urinalysis?
On a urinalysis, LE most likely stands for Leukocyte Esterase. This is an enzyme that is released by white blood cells and thus marks for their presence in the urine. Elevated levels of LE may indicate the presence of a urinary tract infection or infection of the bladder or kidneys. A positive test will usually be followed by a culture for certain forms of bacteria that could be present in urine.
What does a positive result mean?
+ UTI (urinary tract infection)
Will Widal Test after positive resul after treatment in Typhoid?
I mean widal test result positive after treatment
Does Prozac show up in urinalysis?
No. = you mean drug screen?
What does hazy mean in urinalysis transparency?
"Hazy" in urinalysis transparency usually means epithelial cells are present, but it also may be a sign of bacteria.
