what does leukocyte in urine mean
Leukocytes in urine are not a dangerous condition, but they are a sign that you are suffering from an infection or damage. Leukocytes are white blood cells (WBC) that work with the immune system to defend against infectious disease. Damage to the kidneys, ureters, urethra or bladder can cause leukocytes to appear. strip test can be used to check the leukocyte levels in the urine. Your doctor can prescribe a microscopic test to manually check the leukocyte levels. They can also perform a strip test which will note abnormalities in the leukocytes.