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What can an abnormally high white blood cell count in urine mean?
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White blood cells in the urine are an indication of an infection or inflammation in the urinary system. Generally, the number of WBCs is what determines the diagnosis. Pyelonephritis and urinary tract infections can both cause white blood cells in the urine.
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∙ 11y agoA high white blood cell count can indicate a number of underlying issues which would be investigated by a doctor if these levels were shown to be well above a normal amount of fluctuation. Some of the reasons are; an infection, a reactionto a drug that induces these type of cells, bone marrow disease or an immune system disorder. It is important to seek medical advice if there is are any questions to ask regarding blood test results.
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∙ 14y agoWhite blood cells in the urine can mean a urinary infection.
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∙ 13y agoWhite blood corpusules
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What the term for high WBC count?
White blood cells, or leukocytes in the body, help fight infections in the body. The presence of high white blood cell count in the urine indicates a bacterial infection. The test is performed to check the presence of white blood cells is called leukocyte esterase. This test is a part of urinalysis. This test is performed using reagent test strips. Apart from analyzing the WBC count in urine, it is also used to analyze pH, protein, glucose, ketones, blood, nitrite, bilirubin and urobilinogen.
Is an abnormally low white blood cell count called leukopenia?
yes
What is normal white blood count urine?
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What is sudden increase in the number of white blood cell?
An abnormally high white blood cell count is known as leukocytosis. The opposite is leukocytopenia.
Is lymphocytopenia a malignant tumor of the lymph nodes?
No, lymphocytopenia is an abnormally low white blood cell count.
What does a high red and white cell count in urine indicate if no bacteria are present?
If no bacteria are present in the urine, a high red and while cell count probably indicates a kidney stone. Blood is leaking into the urine from the kidneys, and blood contains blood cells.
Is leukopenia an abnormally low number of leukocytes?
A decrease in white blood cells in the blood is known as leukopenia. Leukemia, chemotherapy and many medications can cause leukopenia.What does low white blood cell count mean
When can an elevated white blood count occur?
Four reasons that your white blood count might be high are: * An increased production of white blood cells to fight an infection * A reaction to a drug that enhances white blood cell production * A disease of bone marrow, causing abnormally high production of white blood cells * An immune system disorder that increases white blood cell production
Why would white and red blood cell count increase in urine?
The blood cell count of urine may increase if:there is kidney diseasethere is irritation or cancer in the bladderthere is hypertension (chronically high blood pressure)a male has recently engaged in masturbation
Is it dangerous to have 5 percent more white blood cells than expected?
An abnormally high white blood cell count can indicate infection, inflammation, tissue damage, leukemia or several other things. However, a high white blood cell count is considered normal under certain circumstances - such as during late pregnancy.If the count is abnormally high, further tests will probably be done and the numbers of each type of white blood cell will be determined. This helps narrow down the possible causes.There are many different causes for an increased white blood cell count, so it is best to discuss the results with your doctor - they will let you know if it is dangerous, and if any further tests or action needs to be taken.
Is 41 white blood cell count high?
estimates the total number of white blood cells per litre of blood. An abnormal high or low white cell count can indicate many possible medical conditions and a leucocyte differential count, which provides numbers of the different types of white cells, is usually needed to help make any diagnosis. Abnormally low numbers of white blood cells may indicate liver or spleen disorders, bone marrow disorders, or exposure to radiation or toxic substances. Abnormally high levels of white blood cells may indicate infection, tissue damage, leukaemia, or inflammatory diseases. The normal white cell count for adults is 4.0-10.0 x 109/L.
When white blood cells incearease abnormally the disease is called?
leukemia.
