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Should I Be Concerned For Having Mucus And Bacteria In Urinalysis Report?

I had my regular annual check up where in my urinalysis report , everything shows under normal column but in microscopic , it says mucus - present and bacteria - 1+ which is abnormal column . I am worried about my test result . Does it mean I am having some infection?
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Hi,
I can understand your concerns. There is no need to worry much, since both mucus and bacteria can occur in a contaminated urine sample. The more specific markers of infection in urine are increased WBCs (more than 5 per high power field) and/or RBCs, positive nitrite and positive leucocyte esterase.
If your report showed any of the above mentioned markers or if you are having any urinary symptoms (like burning sensation, increased frequency, urgency etc.), then there is a possibility of urinary infection. In the absence of these things, you are very unlikely to have an infection.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be happy to help.
Wish you good health,
Dr. Raguram.
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Should I Be Concerned For Having Mucus And Bacteria In Urinalysis Report?

Hi, I can understand your concerns. There is no need to worry much, since both mucus and bacteria can occur in a contaminated urine sample. The more specific markers of infection in urine are increased WBCs (more than 5 per high power field) and/or RBCs, positive nitrite and positive leucocyte esterase. If your report showed any of the above mentioned markers or if you are having any urinary symptoms (like burning sensation, increased frequency, urgency etc.), then there is a possibility of urinary infection. In the absence of these things, you are very unlikely to have an infection. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be happy to help. Wish you good health, Dr. Raguram.