prostatic fluid cells

Prostatic fluid microscopy is to directly apply the prostatic fluid on a glass slide, and observe red blood cells, white blood cells, phosphatidylcholine bodies, amyloid bodies, prostate granule cells, and the like under a microscope. This test is mainly used for the diagnosis of prostatitis. Basic Information Specialist classification: male examination check classification: semen and prostatic fluid examination Applicable gender: whether the male is fasting: not fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Normal value: no Above normal: negative: Leukocytes are less than 10/HP, red blood cells are occasionally seen, small amounts of epithelial cells, and occasional granule cells. Positive: Prostatitis. Tips: Avoid sex in the first three days of the exam. Normal value White blood cells <10 / HP, occasional red blood cells, a small number of epithelial cells, occasional granulosa cells. Clinical significance (1) Leukocytosis prostatitis. (2) erythrocytosis seminal vesiculitis, prostate cancer, massage overweight prostate, prostatic purulent inflammation. (3) Epithelial cells increase prostatitis. (4) granulosa cells increase prostatitis, the elderly. Positive results may be diseases: seminal vesiculitis, prostate cancer, prostatitis considerations (1) Prostatic fluid granule cells <1, (high power field) is normal. (2) Avoid sexual life three days before the examination. Inspection process A cover slip was placed on the slide with the prostatic fluid and observed under a high power microscope. Not suitable for the crowd Generally no taboos. Adverse reactions and risks Generally no complications and harm.

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