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What Do Positive Epihtelial Cells And Mucus In A Urine Test Indicate ?

What do you mean if you are positive in Epihtelial cells and mucus? and what is the normal range for it?
posted on Mon, 27 Jun 2011
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General Surgeon,  's  Response
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Thanks for your query.     
epithelial cells suggests worn out cells replaced with new cells, normal range 5-8/hpf. mucus is a secretion.
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General Surgeon,  Dr. Swapnendu Sekhar Ghosh's  Response
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it is not clear
is it urine report or something else
epithelial cells normally present in urine
presence of mucus in urine may indicate infection /urinary stones. if having urinary problems consult urologist
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Dr. Anand Babu M's  Response
Hi welcome to HealthcareMagic

Positive epithelial cells means presence of epithlial cells in the Urine,
Normal range is 5 to 7 cell/ HPF.. these cells are lining layer of the ureter, urinary bladder, and PCT, DCT,loops of kidney... These cell will be normally present in urine... due to normal shedding of cells due to aging...

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What Do Positive Epihtelial Cells And Mucus In A Urine Test Indicate ?

Hello Thanks for your query. epithelial cells suggests worn out cells replaced with new cells, normal range 5-8/hpf. mucus is a secretion. ‘Hope I have answered your query, I will be available to answer your follow up queries, “Wish you Good Health and trouble free speedy recovery”