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The Epithelial Cells in Urine test assesses the number and type of epithelial cells in urine.
The Epithelial Cells in Urine test assesses the number and type of epithelial cells in urine.
It is used to provide microscopic context about contamination and some urinary tract or kidney conditions.
A small number of certain epithelial cells can be normal.
Many epithelial cells may suggest sample contamination or, depending on cell type, a urinary tract or kidney process.
Start with the performing laboratory's reference interval, method, collection conditions and reporting unit. Urinalysis findings do not establish a diagnosis on their own.
Sourced reference context for Epithelial Cells in Urine
This is sourced example reference/clinical-context information; the user's own laboratory report and specimen conditions take priority.
Reference ranges may vary by laboratory, method used, age, sex, pregnancy status, and clinical context. The reference range on your own laboratory report takes precedence.
Start with the performing laboratory's reference interval, method, collection conditions and reporting unit. Urinalysis findings do not establish a diagnosis on their own. Interpretation may be more informative when related urine parameters are considered together.
Urinalysis — U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus)
Government medical reference · 2025 · Urinalysis components, routine use and qualitative normal findings · Verified: Aug 12, 2026
Epithelial Cells in Urine — U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus)
Government medical reference · 2024 · Urine epithelial cells and contamination/urinary context · Verified: Aug 12, 2026
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