Leukocyte Esterase Overview

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  • Summary
  • Definition
  • Considerations
  • Other Names
  • How the Test is Performed
  • How the Test will Feel
  • How to Prepare for the Test
  • Normal Results
  • Risks
  • What Abnormal Results Mean
  • Why the Test is Performed

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Daniel R Alexander, MD

Definition

Leukocyte esterase is a urine test to look for white blood cells and other signs associated with infection.


Other Names

WBC esterase


How the Test is Performed

A clean catch urine sample is needed. See: Urine specimen - clean catch


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Encyclopedia: Leukocyte Esterase

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Leukocyte esterase is a urine test for the presence of white blood cells and other abnormalities associated with infection. White blood cells in the urine usually indicate a urinary tract infection. The leukocyte esterase test detects esterase, an enzyme released by white blood cells. Positive test results are clinically significant. The LE test is also used to screen for gonorrhea and for amniotic fluid infections. The combination of the LE...
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Chd risk factor and leukocyte esterase??
I just received my blood and urine test results. Can someone (preferably in the medical...

Leucocyte esterase - see reference below - suggests a small number of white cells in the urine - may need a recheck as it might indicate an infection CHD Risk factor...

Asked by sugarsweet - 734 days ago

I had an abnormal urinalysis and am interested in what the results might mean.?
My urinalysis findings: LEUKOCYTE ESTERASE - LARGE, HEMOGLOBIN - MODERATE, PROTEIN 30 (normal 0-9).

Were there any bactieria in your urine? The leukocyte esterase and hemaglobin are elements of blood. the protien shouldn't be there at all..sounds pretty serious...as protien in the...

Asked by silly rabbit - 0 month ago


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