what is leukocyte esterase, ua
Leukocyte esterase (LE) is a urine test for the presence of white blood cells and other abnormalities associated with infection.he leukocyte esterase (LE) test detects esterase, an enzyme released by white blood cells. Positive test results are clinically significant. The LE test is also used to screen for gonorrhea and for amniotic fluid infections.