Above the range
Common causes of a high Urine WBC (Leukocytes)
- Urinary tract infection
- Pyelonephritis
- Interstitial nephritis
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Above the range
What causes a high Urine WBC (Leukocytes)?
Normal range 0-5 WBC/hpf. Specimen: Random urine. See the full Urine WBC (Leukocytes) reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.
What is the normal range for Urine WBC (Leukocytes)?
The standard teaching reference range for Urine WBC (Leukocytes) is 0-5 WBC/hpf. This value is measured in random urine.
| Specimen | Random urine |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | 0-5 WBC/hpf |
| SI range | 0-5 WBC/hpf |
| Panel | Urinalysis |
Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Urine WBC (Leukocytes) normal range page. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.
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