The presence of leukocyte esterase in the urinalysis suggests that there is an immune response in the urinary tract, which often indicates an infection, such as a urinary tract infection (UTI). Leukocyte esterase is an enzyme found in white blood cells (leukocytes) and its detection in the urine generally signifies that white blood cells are present, which typically occur in response to infection.
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