White Blood Cell Count Came 62/HPF In Blood Work. Is This High Or Normal For Small Infection?

Posted on Thu, 26 Jul 2012

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Question : My blood work came back with a 62/HPF for my white blood cell count. Is this considered very high, or just normal for a small infection?

Answered by Dr. G.Srinivasan (3 hours later)

Hi,
Thanks for writing to XXXXXXX I understand your worry.
If the white cell count in the urine is 62 per hpf, it is most probably urinary infection.
It has to be further quantified with a urine culture and sensitivity test to know the type of bacteria and the medicines needed to eradicate it.
If the infection is repeated, u need to be evaluated to find out the reason for the recurrence.
Usually, urinary infection presents this way. There is nothing to worry as long as u get appropriate treatment.
Hope I answered your query. Kindly get back for doubts if any.
Get well soon
Regards,
Dr GS

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. G.Srinivasan (2 hours later)

Thank you Dr. XXXXXXX Just a quick question since the blood work was
actually done over a month ago and I am just now receiving the results . . . is it possible for a urinary infection to clear up on its own. I haven't really had any symptoms (that I am aware of) other than lower back pain and some frequent urination (which I contributed to sitting at my computer too long and menopause).
Just curious.

I do have an appointment set up with a new family practice physician next week for a new patient exam. So I assume that I should have her order the urine culture and sensitivity test . . . correct?

Thank you once again, XXXXXX

Answered by Dr. G.Srinivasan (2 hours later)

Hi
Thanks for your reply.
Yes, u can get the doubt cleared with the test after u see the family practice physician.
Regards
DR GS

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar