leukocyte esterase in urine by test strip

Principle

• estimation of the number of leukocytes present in a urine specimen by a colorimetric measurement dependent upon esterases present in neutrophils

Clinical significance

• presence of leukocyte esterase + urine nitrites suggests urinary tract infection

More general terms

• urine analyte by test strip
• leukocyte esterase in urine

More specific terms

• leukocyte esterase+nitrite in urine by test strip

Additional terms

• leukocytes in urine

Component of

• urine dipstick