Epithelial cells are the cells your body uses to line tubes, among other things, and the term renal refers to the kidney.
So they are saying that in the urine they found some cells that normally line tubes, but they could tell they weren't from the kidney. This could mean they came from the bladder, the ureters, urethra, or even someplace else.
Non-renal epithelial cells in the urine refer to cells originating from sources other than the kidney. These cells can come from the urethra, bladder, or other parts of the urinary tract. Their presence in the urine sample can indicate inflammation, infection, or other abnormalities in the urinary tract.
Squamous epithelial cells are scale like layers of cells that pose no risk. When referencing rare squamous epithelial cells it just means that there are not a lot of them.
White blood cells (WBC) in sputum indicate inflammation or infection in the respiratory tract. Epithelial cells in sputum are cells from the lining of the respiratory tract shed during illness or inflammation. Both can provide valuable information to healthcare providers about the underlying condition causing respiratory symptoms.
Epithelial skin refers to the outermost layer of the skin, known as the epidermis. The epidermis is made up of epithelial cells that act as a protective barrier against external factors such as pathogens, UV radiation, and dehydration. This layer also plays a role in regulating temperature and preventing water loss from the body.
"Stratified" in "stratified squamous epithelium" refers to the multiple layers of cells present in this type of epithelial tissue. It is named as such because the cells are arranged in layers, with the outermost layers being squamous (flat and scale-like) in shape. These layers provide protection and serve different functions depending on their location in the body.
Finding skin cells in urine could indicate that there is damage or inflammation in the urinary tract lining, allowing shedding skin cells to enter the urine. It may be a sign of a urinary tract infection, kidney disease, or other underlying medical conditions that need further evaluation by a healthcare provider.
What does it mean when there are higher than normal levels of renal epithelial cells in urine?
Epithelial cells in urine generally means that the urine was not a clean mid-stream collection. Epithelial cells, are lining cells of the urethra and are constantly being turned over and sloughed. These cells are commonly called squamous epithelial cells. These cells can also indicate vaginal or perianal contamination. By voiding the first few mL of urine before collecting, there should be a very minimal amount of epithelial cells in the urine. There should only be concern when the epithelial cells found are determined to be renal epithelial cells. And are only concerning in high concentrations. These cells come from the renal tubules and can be a sign of renal disease and should be followed up by your physician.
There are a number of issues with epithelial cells in urine. Depending upon the origin of the epithelial cells it could mean you didn't wipe well and contaminated the test to issues with your kidneys.
A few epithelial cells in urine may simply indicate normal shedding of cells from the urinary tract. However, it can also suggest inflammation or irritation in the urinary tract if present in large numbers. Further evaluation by a healthcare provider may be needed to determine the underlying cause.
Squamous epithelial cells are scale like layers of cells that pose no risk. When referencing rare squamous epithelial cells it just means that there are not a lot of them.
Having 6-10 results on squamous epithelial cells in a urine sample typically indicates a normal finding. It suggests that there is a normal shedding of cells from the lining of the urinary tract into the urine, which is a part of the body's natural process. It is important to consider the overall clinical picture and any related symptoms when interpreting this result.
I had scant urothelial cells present in my urine test. What does this mean?
Squamous epithelial cells are the type of cells found on the cervix. That phrase on its own does not indicate any abnormality.
It means that there are a high quantity pf these cells called ep in your urine :)
Epithelial cells are a normal part of the anatomy. They are the type of cell checked in a pap smear. If they are present, it's a sign that the pap smear got a decent sample.
White blood cells are usually not found in the urine due to the kidney. When there are white blood cells in the urine this if due to an infection. The kidney becomes inflamed and this allows the passing of white blood cells.
White blood cells (WBC) in sputum indicate inflammation or infection in the respiratory tract. Epithelial cells in sputum are cells from the lining of the respiratory tract shed during illness or inflammation. Both can provide valuable information to healthcare providers about the underlying condition causing respiratory symptoms.