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Squamous cells in a urinalysis test only indicate contamination from the genital tract. Check out this page for more information:
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∙ 12y agoI was told by my doctor that this is usually an indication that the urine sample has been contaminated. Squamous epi's are present on the skin and a large amount observed in a urine sample means that the specimen may not have been collected properly. Clean catch samples are preferable for urine samples because they're less likely to have contamination. A good clean catch first requires cleaning the area around the bladder first with special wipes given. Then upon urination you'll be instructed to let the first bit of urine that comes out go into the toilet and then collect only the midstream urine. It's supposed to be the freshest and least contaminated from outside body sources. I recently had a urinalysis done and the levels of squamous epi's was relatively high so my physician threw it out, said the results were useless, and stated a new test was necessary. I'm not a doctor so I can't say that this is relevant to your situation, but I've read elsewhere too that when a lab technician notices high levels of this epithelial cells, contamination is often suspected.
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∙ 15y ago"What does a high number of epithelial cells found in a urine test indicate?"
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What does rare epithelial in sputum result mean?
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.
What means resembling squamous epithelial cells?
epidermoid
Difference between striated squamous epithelial tissue and squamous epithelial tissue?
Saquamous cells are flat cells. Single cell layer of these squamous cells is called saqumous cell epithelium. The stratified epithelium means formed of layers [strata] of cells which may or may not be squamous cells. The functions of these layers are different.
What term refers to epithelial cells that are flat and look like tiles?
squamous cells
What is a tissue that lines air passages?
They are called epithelial tissues. In air passage stratified epithelium is found
What if you have Ep cells in urine?
There are different types of epithelial cells that can be observed in urine. These may transitional, renal tubular, squamous, or neoplasia.
Explain the meaning of squamous epithelial cells?
Squamous epithelial cells are a sub-type of epithelial cells (cells which line glands and the inner and outer surfaces of the body). These cells are characterized as being very thin and flat epithelial cells and populate organs such as the skin and esophagus.
What does epithelial cells in urine mean?
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.
What does rare epithelial in sputum result mean?
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.
what are systoms....squamous epithelial cells > or 28?
squamous epiitheleal cells >or28 whatg does that indicate
What do Squamous epithelial cells mean on an abnormal pap smear result?
Squamous epithelial cells are the type of cells found on the cervix. That phrase on its own does not indicate any abnormality.
What means resembling squamous epithelial cells?
epidermoid
Which tissue forms the exchange surfaces of the alveolus?
type 1 squamous epithelial cells type 2 cuboid epithelial cells macrophages
Difference between striated squamous epithelial tissue and squamous epithelial tissue?
Saquamous cells are flat cells. Single cell layer of these squamous cells is called saqumous cell epithelium. The stratified epithelium means formed of layers [strata] of cells which may or may not be squamous cells. The functions of these layers are different.
Cells that are arranged in several layers are called?
Squamous or Epithelial
Does animals and plants have squamous cells?
Yes, a squamous cell is just a type of cell, like a squamous epithelial cell.
What type of epithelial cell?
Squamous , cuboidal , stratified , columnar , pseudostratified are types of epithelial cells .
