Which element corresponds to leukocytes in urine?

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Which element corresponds to leukocytes in urine?

Leukocytes in urine refer to white blood cells. Their presence, often called pyuria, signals inflammation or infection of the urinary tract. In a urine sample, white blood cells indicate an immune response, such as during a bladder or kidney infection, and are typically assessed by microscopy or inferred with leukocyte esterase on a dipstick test. RBCs are red blood cells and point to blood in the urine, not to inflammation. Squamous epithelial cells come from the lining of the distal urinary tract or genital tract and can indicate contamination of the sample. Transitional cells line the urinary tract and can appear with various urinary conditions; a small number is normal, but many may suggest urothelial irritation or pathology.

Leukocytes in urine refer to white blood cells. Their presence, often called pyuria, signals inflammation or infection of the urinary tract. In a urine sample, white blood cells indicate an immune response, such as during a bladder or kidney infection, and are typically assessed by microscopy or inferred with leukocyte esterase on a dipstick test.

RBCs are red blood cells and point to blood in the urine, not to inflammation. Squamous epithelial cells come from the lining of the distal urinary tract or genital tract and can indicate contamination of the sample. Transitional cells line the urinary tract and can appear with various urinary conditions; a small number is normal, but many may suggest urothelial irritation or pathology.

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