Leukocytes (Urine)

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White blood cells in urine, indicating immune activity in the urinary tract.

Why it matters: Elevated levels suggest urinary tract infection or inflammation.

Reference Range
< 15.0/µL
15NormalHigh
What Moves It

May increase with:

UTI
Pyelonephritis
Interstitial nephritis
Kidney stones

May decrease with:

Normal urinary tract
Associated Conditions
Urinary tract infectionPyelonephritisInterstitial nephritis
Related Markers
Nitrite (Urine)Bacteria (Urine)Blood (Urine)
Common questions

What is Leukocytes (Urine)?

White blood cells in urine, indicating immune activity in the urinary tract.

What might a high or low Leukocytes (Urine) mean?

Elevated levels suggest urinary tract infection or inflammation.

What is the typical reference range for Leukocytes (Urine)?

The general-population reference range shown here is < 15 /µL. Reference ranges describe the general population and are not a personal target — discuss your results with your physician.

What can affect Leukocytes (Urine)?

It may be higher with: UTI, Pyelonephritis, Interstitial nephritis, Kidney stones. It may be lower with: Normal urinary tract.

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