The urine WBC test counts the number of white blood cells in a urine sample. The presence of WBCs in urine usually indicates an infection or inflammation in the urinary tract.
Category: Urinalysis
Also known as: urine wbc, urine white blood cells, wbc urine, urine leukocytes
Reference range: 0–5 /HPF (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: /HPF
High values may indicate
High urine WBC (pyuria) may indicate a urinary tract infection (UTI), kidney infection (pyelonephritis), bladder inflammation, or kidney stones.
Low values may indicate
Low or absent urine WBC is normal and indicates no significant infection or inflammation in the urinary tract.