are puss cells common in a woman's urine?

[Div321]

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Recently I gave a urine test for the physical fitness examination for aviation...
the reports showed  that i had  2-3 /hpf puss cells in my urine sample....
is it common in women 18yrs and over or do i have an infection???sholud the reports show Nil for puss cells???

[Stephen Liroff, MD]

We all may have a few white cells in our urine normally. It depends upon the laboratory, but most consider up to 10-12 wbc per high power field to be normal. A  urine that is not midstream (one that has been delivered to the urine cup without touching the sides of the vagina, after first voiding some into the toilette) is more likely to contain white blood cells (and even red blood cells and bacteria) and yet be normal.
You need not be concerned with your specimen unless you have symptoms of a urine infection (in which case your should see your primary care physician.
S.A.Liroff, M.D.

This information is provided for general medical educational purposes only. It
does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Henry Ford  Hospital  or the
Vattikuti Urologic Institute.  Please consult your physician for diagnosticDiagnostic laparoscopy
and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical  condition.

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[stacey555]

Is there any reason you would see an oily substance appear on the top of your urine?  I have been seeing this for a year and it doesnt show up on a urinalisis.  Im assuming that is because they are only looking for infection and I believe it is something more serious.  It started appearing after gallbladder surgery and it looks like if you put oil or gas in water how it sits on the top and swirls around although it is a little more solid it is there most of the time.  Noone has been able to answer me on this and Im getting scared because it isnt going away.