What Does A Positive For Leukocyte Esterase In UA Mean?
I am 9 wks pregnant and had my prenatal work up. The UA came back positive for LEUKOCYTE ESTERASE and there was a few EPITHELIAL CELLS, URINARY SEDIMENT, LPF a few BACTERIA, URINE HPF and WBCs were 5-10. I am really upset and can not get an answer from my Dr as to what it means.
You are suffering from urinary tract infection(UTI). This is indicated by presence of WBC,bacteria,epithelial cells etc in urine and positive leukocyte esterase. UTI in pregnancy need immediate medical attention. You need few more investigations like routine hemogram,Random blood sugar,Renal function test,Urine culture and sensitivity and Ultrasound of abdomen. Further investigations can be done if needed. Ultrasound of abdomen can detect other associated pathology. At present you need proper antibiotics after culture and sensitivity report. Hope i have answered your query. Get well soon.
Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What Does A Positive For Leukocyte Esterase In UA Mean?
Hello Thanks for writing to HCM You are suffering from urinary tract infection(UTI). This is indicated by presence of WBC,bacteria,epithelial cells etc in urine and positive leukocyte esterase. UTI in pregnancy need immediate medical attention. You need few more investigations like routine hemogram,Random blood sugar,Renal function test,Urine culture and sensitivity and Ultrasound of abdomen. Further investigations can be done if needed. Ultrasound of abdomen can detect other associated pathology. At present you need proper antibiotics after culture and sensitivity report. Hope i have answered your query. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan