Epithelial Cells in Urine: Normal Range, What Its Results Indicate

In this article, we will learn about the normal range of epithelial cells that can be present in urine. Also, we will discuss some health conditions that can persist due to an abnormal rise in the levels of epithelial cells in...

The outermost layers of cells that line the outer surface of your body are known as the epithelial cells. The epithelial cells are also found in other parts of our body like skin, blood vessels, urinary tract, and other organs. Normally some amount of epithelial cells or squamous epithelial cells are observed in urine, these cells are from the external urethra and some transitional epithelial cells from the bladder can be seen in the urine. However, when an increased number of epithelial cell counts are observed in your urine, they can indicate the presence of certain health conditions. A renal infection or some kidney disease is not a matter to be ignored. Any lack of specific treatment to cure the impairment of renal function can lead to a deteriorated quality of life. Instead of ignoring the symptoms and ignoring your health in its early diminishing stages, and developing complications later in the future, you should take a step forward to get yourself tested early to rule out any risks and other possible diseases.

Normal Value of Epithelial Cells in Urine

Neither your age nor your gender determines the normal value of epithelial cells present in your urine sample. The value of the normal amount of squamous/epithelial cells in your urine sample is almost equal to or less than 15 - 20 cells per high power field (HPF).

Result Interpretation

If squamous epithelial cell levels present per HPF (High Power Field) is more than- 15 - 20 cells, it is an indicative of a contaminated urine sample.
If the epithelial cells present per HPF (High Power Field) are more than 15 cells in your urine sample, it is indicative of an improperly kidney functioning.

The reports depicting the presence of epithelial cells in your urinalysis report are indicated by using certain words including ‘few’, ‘many’ or ‘moderate’.

The word ‘few’ in your urinalysis reports depicts the presence of epithelial cells in your urine sample that lie within the average/normal ranges.
The word ‘moderate’ or ‘many’ indicates that there is some underlying medical condition present that might be:
- Yeast infection
- UTI-Urinary tract infection
- Diseases of Liver
- Diseases of kidney
- Tumour/Cancer

Sometimes the ‘moderate’ and ‘many’ cells present in your urine sample does not necessarily correspond with the presence of some underlying health disease. The high levels of squamous/epithelial cells present in your urine sample can indicate an improperly conducted/collected urine sample procedure.

Takeaway

Urinanalysis tests help detect the presence of epithelial cells in your urine sample. Some amount of epithelial cells are normal to be there in the urine sample. However, if the number of cells observed is higher in your urinalysis test report than the normal range, you should consult to your doctor. Also, remember that the increased number of epithelial cells in your urine sample might indicate the presence of some health disease presence.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How can I get the test of epithelial cells in my urine sample done?

You can get your urine test done for detecting the presence of epithelial cells through a urinalysis test. You can book your urine test at Ganesh Diagnostics by calling at our 24*7 services or you can book your test online. We also have a free home urine sample collection service in which we send our phlebotomist at your home absolutely free of cost.