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Main impression
These results are strongly suggestive of an active urinary tract infection (UTI), with a raised white blood cell count in the blood indicating a bacterial-type inflammatory response.
Please arrange a same-day review with the treating doctor, particularly if symptoms are present. A urine culture and antibiotic-sensitivity test is likely appropriate before, or as soon as possible after, antibiotics are started.
Key abnormal findings
| Test | Result | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Total WBC | 16,390/µL | High, supports active infection/inflammation |
| Neutrophils | 74.4%, absolute 12,194/µL | High, commonly seen with bacterial infection |
| Urine leukocyte esterase | ++ | White cells in urine, supporting urinary inflammation/infection |
| Urine WBCs | Plenty | Marked pyuria, strongly supports UTI if symptoms fit |
| Urine protein | ++ | Can occur temporarily with UTI/inflammation; should be rechecked after treatment |
| Urine red blood cells | 10-12/HPF | Microscopic blood in urine. May occur with UTI, menstruation/contamination, or less commonly stones or other causes |
| Urine blood | + | Matches the red cells seen under the microscope |
| Urine appearance | Slightly turbid | Often occurs with cells/inflammation in urine |
The laboratory smear also reports neutrophilic leukocytosis, which agrees with the above pattern.
Reassuring findings
- Hemoglobin 12.9 g/dL: normal, no anemia.
- Red-cell indices are broadly normal.
- Platelets 315,000/µL: normal.
- Urine glucose and ketones: negative.
- Urine specific gravity (1.025) and pH (6.0): within stated range.
- Malarial parasite: not seen on blood smear.
Important qualification
No bacteria were seen on urine microscopy and nitrite was negative, but this does not exclude a UTI. Some organisms do not make nitrite, and microscopy can miss bacteria. The combination of urinary white cells, positive leukocyte esterase, blood/protein, and raised neutrophils in blood remains concerning, especially if there is burning while urinating, frequent urination, urgency, lower abdominal pain, fever, or back pain. Pyuria alone is not diagnostic without symptoms, so the clinician should interpret it alongside symptoms and culture. NICE guidance supports culture-directed management in higher-risk situations.
What to do next
- Contact the doctor today with this report.
- Ask whether a clean-catch midstream urine culture with sensitivity has been sent or should be sent. It identifies the bacteria and guides the correct antibiotic.
- Take antibiotics only as prescribed, and complete the prescribed course.
- Drink fluids normally unless a doctor has told you to restrict fluids.
- Repeat urine testing after treatment if blood or protein persists, especially if the sample was not taken during menstruation.
Seek urgent care now if any of these are present
- Fever, chills, vomiting, marked weakness
- Pain in the side/flank or back, especially with fever
- Pregnancy or possible pregnancy
- Inability to pass urine
- Visible blood/clots in urine
- Worsening pain or symptoms despite treatment
The third photo is too blurred to read reliably, so I have not used it to draw conclusions.
Is it an possible case of proteinuria
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Yes, protein is present in the urine sample because the dipstick shows protein ++. But this single report does not confirm persistent kidney-related proteinuria.
In this context, it may be temporary proteinuria caused by the suspected UTI/inflammation and blood in the urine. Your report has plenty of urine white cells, leukocyte esterase ++, 10-12 red cells/HPF, and raised blood WBC/neutrophils. Urinary infections can cause transient protein in urine. Brenner and Rector's The Kidney notes that UTIs can temporarily increase urine protein excretion.
What should be done
After the infection and any menstrual bleeding have completely resolved:
- Repeat a clean-catch, first-morning urine routine test in about 1-2 weeks.
- If protein remains positive, obtain:
- Urine albumin-creatinine ratio (uACR) and/or urine protein-creatinine ratio (UPCR)
- Serum creatinine/eGFR
- Blood pressure measurement
A uACR below 30 mg/g is generally normal. NIDDK explains uACR.
Get earlier medical review if
- Facial or leg swelling, foamy urine, reduced urine
- High blood pressure
- Persistent visible blood in urine
- Fever/flank pain, vomiting, or worsening urinary symptoms
- Protein or blood remains after UTI treatment
So: the report has proteinuria on screening, but it is quite possibly temporary due to UTI. It needs repeat testing after treatment, not an assumption of chronic kidney disease.
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