AboutSamantha, MLT (ASCP) Expertise I can answer most general questions about all aspects of laboratory testing. But I'm not a doctor! I can just give general answers.
Experience I have been the chemistry supervisor at the hopsital where I work for 11 years. I am an MLT (ASCP)which means I am board certified.
Education/Credentials Associate's Degree, Medical Lab Technician, 1997.
Question My urine tests came back with negative culture, but Leukocytes and protein. They are making me take another test. What might this mean?
Answer Hi Jenny. When the urine culture was negative, but your urinalysis shows leukocytes and protein, the sample could have been slightly contaminated. Did you collect a clean-catch sample? i.e. Did you clean off your genital area (front to back) and then give a "midstream" sample? Your doctor's doing the right thing in repeating the test. If there's still protein and leukocytes, he/she will do further testing. Sometimes these are positive and as long as you're not having symptoms, I wouldn't worry.
Samantha
**This answer is not a substitute for professional medical advice**
