How to read test results correctly

[sara4185]

I do not know to read my test results.  Please help..this is for a urine test. I went tot the emergency room for like flu symptoms and had a temp of 104.1 they took a chest x-ray and confirmed I had pneumonia.  I also had some irritation vaginally so they took a urine test.  Since I don't have a PCD I was never given the test results.  I went today to the lab and got a copy of the results but do not know to read them??? can someone please help???

UA,Cult if Ind
Color                   Yellow              Yellow
Appearence          Clear               Clear,Hazy
Spec Grav            1.010               1.003-1.035
Bilirubin                Neg                 Neg
Ketones               Neg     mg/dl     Neg
Glucose               Neg     mg/dl     Neg
Protein                 Neg    mg/dl      Neg,Trace
Hemoglobin          Mod                  Neg
ph                        6.0                   5.0-7.5
Nitrite                   Neg                  Neg
Leuk Esterase       Small               Neg
RBC                     4-10       hpf      0-3
WBC                    11.30     hpf      0-5
Bacteria                Many     hpf      None Few
Epi. Non Renal       >10       hpf      0-10
Mucous                 Present
Culture Indicated?    Yes

Urine Culture                  ***Final***
Source:           Urine

Culture:                >100,000 org?mL Normal periurethral flora,
                           probable contamination

Again Please help!!!!!

thankx.......Sara

[Dallasfan]

Yes it very well could .Thanks.

[auntiejessi]

Dallas -

Would that also show mucus?

Aj

[Dallasfan]

I would like to add some input from my perspective. The results you have show that the white and red blood cells and the bacteria were contaminants from your vulva and or vagina. This can be seen when the urine collected is not a clean catch specimen. This happens a lot when women are told to pee in a cup but not informed as to how. A clean catch specimen requires that you clean your vulva with an antiseptic cloth (provided by the nurse) and the with your fingers hold the labia open and pee directly into the cup. I know this sounds complicated, but it will give the best specimen to test. The results of your culture showed only bacteria found in the vulva and vagina. So, you don`t have a uti. You may want to go back and see your Doctor if you are still having symptoms. Take care.

[auntiejessi]

The only thing I can see is that you had high levels of red and white blood cells in your urine, and some bacteria, but it doesn't say what.

It also looks like you had some mucous in your urine.  Have you followed up with a nurse there to see if you need treatment?  You can call the ER directly and ask to speak to a nurse.

Aj