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Recently had urine test an the squamous epithelial cells, urine sed is a 1+. Is this alright or should I be worried? Thanks

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Hi Melissa.  Squamous epithelial cells are just a "technical" or "medical" term for skin cells.  So it is expected to find these in a urine sample.  The same goes with sediment.  Sediment is a normal part of urine.  Nothing to be worried about.

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Samantha, MLT (ASCP)

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I can answer most general questions about all aspects of laboratory testing. But I'm not a doctor! I can just give general answers.

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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.

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Associate's Degree, Medical Lab Technician, 1997.

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