Types

• In healthy people, the urinary tract is sterile and, there will be no microbes seen in the urine sediment under the microscope
• Bacteria in the urine sediment are generally due to infection or contamination
• Urine analysis with positive tests for nitrites, leukocyte esterase, and bacteria is highly suggestive of a urinary trac...

Description

• Normally no bacteria, yeast cells, parasites are present

When to get Tested

• As part of a routine urine analysis
• Typically done when there are abnormal findings on the physical or chemical examination

Elevated Level

• Infection

Decreased Level