Lab reference

UA WBC

Urinalysis

For education. Check every result.

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Reference range

Range0 to 5 /hpf

About

White cells in the urine, suggesting infection or inflammation. Sterile pyuria has its own differential, including tuberculosis.

When it is low

Normal

When it is high

UTI, pyelonephritis, interstitial nephritis, contamination

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