This was found on a urine sample i had, what is it
2007-01-27 05:08:59 · 4 answers · asked by melaniecashmore@btinternet.com 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
http://www.anytestkits.com/utk-leukocytes-in-urine.htm
also spelled leucocyte , also called white blood cell or white corpuscle a cellular component of the blood that lacks hemoglobin, has a nucleus, is capable of motility, and defends the body against infection and disease by ingesting foreign materials and cellular debris, by destroying infectious agents and cancer cells, or by producing antibodies. Leukocytes are found within tissues, where they fight infections, and in circulation. …
http://www.howstuffworks.com/immune-system10.htm
2007-01-27 05:15:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LEUCUCYTES are white blood cells that multiply in the body as a defence mechanism against infection.
When it is present in numerous amount in the urine sample it is usually synonymous with a urinary tract infection. In this case there is usually pus cells and some red blood cells present as well.
If there are only few leucocytes without anything else then there is no infection and this would be a normal finding.
Hope this answers your question.
2007-01-27 06:15:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I thiink they found leucocytes, which are white blood cells that attack and destroy bacteria that have invaded your body. They are usually an indication of an infection.
Hopefully your doctor or someone out there can give you more details about what treatment is required.
2007-01-27 05:16:27 · answer #3 · answered by Char 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should ask your doctor.Good Luck
2007-01-27 07:00:21 · answer #4 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋