Hi, I am 23 weeks pregnant, and my urine report shows pus cells 4 to 5/hpf and epithelial cells 8 to 10/hpf. Is this normal? Please suggest what I should do.

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Mild pyuria and increased epithelial cells could be due to contamination or early infection. Repeat test with midstream clean catch sample. If symptoms (burning, fever, frequency) present, start antibiotics safe in pregnancy. If asymptomatic, monitor with repeat tests.

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Take a COMPLETE URINE EXAMINATION (CUE) Test or Take a CULTURE AND SENSITIVITY - URINE (AUTOMATED) Test

Book COMPLETE URINE EXAMINATION (CUE) Test Book CULTURE AND SENSITIVITY - URINE (AUTOMATED) Test

Answered 04/09/2025

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