Leukocyte esterase

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Male urinary system

Overview

Risks

Results

Leukocyte esterase

Alternative Names:

WBC esterase

What the risks are:

There are no risks.

Special considerations:

False positive tests can be produced by contamination with vaginal secretions (such as blood or heavy mucus discharge), or by a Trichomonas infection (such as trichomoniasis).

False negative tests can be produced by the presence of high levels of protein or ascorbic acid (Vitamin C).

Review Date: 10/27/2005
Reviewed By: Frank A. Greco, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Biophysical Laboratory, The LaheyClinic, Burlington, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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