What Does It Mean to Have High Squamous Epithelial Cells

It’s normal to have one to five squamous epithelial cells per high power field

What causes high epithelial cells in urine?

A raised amount of epithelial cells in the urine are often the sign of a minor infection, such as a UTI or yeast infection. Anyone with bothersome urinary symptoms should see a doctor for urinalysis and a proper diagnosis.

What does high squamous cell mean?

High-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions look somewhat to very abnormal when looked at under a microscope. They are usually caused by chronic infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) and are found when a Pap test or biopsy is done.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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