Reference range
ConventionalWBC/hpf
05
| Specimen | Random urine |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | 0–5 WBC/hpf |
| SI range | 0–5 WBC/hpf |
| Conversion factor | ×1 (conventional → SI) |
| Panel | Urinalysis |
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Urinalysis
Urine WBC (Leukocytes)
Normal range 0–5 WBC/hpf. Specimen: Random urine.
Also known as: pyuria, urine leukocytes.
0–5 WBC/hpfReference range
What is the normal range for Urine WBC (Leukocytes)?
The standard teaching reference range for Urine WBC (Leukocytes) is 0–5 WBC/hpf. This value is measured in random urine.
Source: Adult reference values compiled from Pagana & Pagana, Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, and Fischbach & Dunning, A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population — always use the range printed on the actual result.
Above the range
Common causes of a high Urine WBC (Leukocytes)
- Urinary tract infection
- Pyelonephritis
- Interstitial nephritis
At the bedside
Nursing considerations
- Pyuria with a positive nitrite and leukocyte esterase supports a UTI.
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