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Leucocyte esterase

Known as: esterase leukocytes, Leukocyte esterase, indoxyl esterase 
National Institutes of Health

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Carboxylic Ester Hydrolases
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Review
2016
Review
2016
Detection of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Asymptomatic Bacteriuria using Urinalysis Parameters, a Review
Background:Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a very common occurrence globally. In order to diagnose a UTI accurately, one must… 
2016
2016
Correlation of Nitrite, Leucocyte Esterase and Protein Detection to Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections
Aim: To determine the relationship between detection of nitrite, Leucocyte esterase (LE) and protein in urine and significant… 
2015
2015
Elevated urinary leukocyte esterase as a potential surrogate marker for HIV sexual transmission risks in men receiving antiretroviral therapy
Local genital tract inflammation stimulates leukocyte activity and causes HIV shedding, potentially increasing HIV sexual… 
2010
2010
The prognostic value of dipstick urinalysis in children admitted to hospital with severe malnutrition
Background Children with severe malnutrition (SAM) present to hospital with an array of complications, resulting in high… 
2010
2010
Reliability of urine multistix and gram stain in the detection of asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy.
BACKGROUND urinary tract infection is a common problem during pregnancy. Asymptomatic bacteriuria can cause the development of… 
Review
2007
Review
2007
Is there a role for leucocyte esterase testing in non-invasive screening using nucleic acid amplification tests of asymptomatic men?
With the increasing pressure to achieve the government's 48 hour access target for departments of genitourinary (GU) medicine… 
2001
2001
Urethritis associated with Chlamydia trachomatis: Comparison of leukocyte esterase dipstick test of first‐voided urine and methylene blue‐stained urethral smear as predictors of chlamydial infection…
The use of nucleic acid amplification tests for the diagnosis of C. trachomatis has made it possible to send urine samples… 
1996
1996
Selection of sputum specimens for microbiological examination.
The purpose of this study was to compare the leucocyte esterase (LE) strip test with direct microscopy of Gram-stained sputum… 
1987
1987
Detection of Leukocyte Esterase in Urine: A New Screening Test for Nongonococcal Urethritis Compared with Two Microscopic Methods
First-catch urine samples of 130 men attending a clinic for genitourinary medicine were screened with the leukocyte esterase… 
1985
1985
Leukocyte esterase activity in the rapid detection of urinary tract and lower genital tract infections in obstetric patients.
Infections of the vagina and urinary tract are important problems for the obstetrician. Examination of the vaginal discharge and… 
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