The urine epithelial cells test counts cells that line the surfaces of the urinary tract in a urine sample. A small number is normal, but large amounts may indicate a medical condition.
Category: Urinalysis
Also known as: urine epithelial cells, epithelial cells urine, squamous epithelial, urine squamous epithelial cells
Reference range: 0–5 /HPF (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: /HPF
High values may indicate
High epithelial cells in urine may indicate urinary tract infection, kidney disease, or certain types of cancer. High squamous epithelial cells often indicate sample contamination.
Low values may indicate
Low or few epithelial cells in urine is normal and indicates proper sample collection and healthy urinary tract lining.