MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -If your doctor tests your urine and finds too many leukocytes, it could be a sign of infection. Leukocytes are white blood cells that help your body fight germs. When you have more of these than usual in your urine, it’s often a sign of a problem somewhere in your urinary tract.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is also possible to have leukocytes in urine and suffer symptoms of bacterial infection without such infection being demonstrated. This means that even if a patient has symptoms, no bacteria will be found in the sediment or culture. This phenomenon is called sterile leukocyturia.

Detailed explanation-3: -Either nitrites or leukocyte esterase-a product of white blood cells-in your urine might indicate a urinary tract infection.

Detailed explanation-4: -The number of WBCs considered normal is typically 2-5 WBCs/hpf or less. A high number of WBCs indicates infection, inflammation, or contamination.