Question 1

What are the causes of leukocytes in urine?

Accepted Answer

Urine infection is mostly the cause of leukocytes in urine.

Question 2

What cells are found in urine?

Accepted Answer

Transitional cells, squamous cells, and renal tubular cells are found in urine.

Question 3

What are the main causes of high pus cells in urine?

Accepted Answer

UTIs, and rarely STIs are the main cause of pus cells in urine. You are recommended to consult with a nephrologist if your pus cells are very high.

Question 4

What is the significance of nitrites being present in urine?

Accepted Answer

UTI infections are the main cause of nitrites being present in urine.

Question 5

What is the normal value of pus cells in female urine?

Accepted Answer

For females, the normal pus cells count in around 5 to 7 cells / HPF.

Question 6

What is the meaning of amorphous urinalysis?

Accepted Answer

Amorphous crystals observed at an acid pH (less than 6) are amorphous urate crystals. At a pH greater than 7, they are amorphous phosphate crystals. Between pH 6 and pH 7, they become very difficult to distinguish.

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