Prostatic fluid examination indicators

Prostatic fluid examination indicators mainly include appearance, pH, white blood cell count, lecithin bodies, bacterial culture, etc. Prostatic fluid examination is usually used to diagnose prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostate cancer and other diseases. Doctors will make a comprehensive judgment based on the examination results and clinical symptoms.

1. Appearance properties

Normal prostatic fluid is a milky white thin liquid that looks like diluted milk. When inflammation of the prostate occurs, the prostatic fluid may appear yellow or yellow-green, become viscous or even contain floc. Appearance observation is a preliminary screening item for prostate fluid examination, and abnormal appearance often indicates the need for more detailed laboratory examination.

2. pH

The normal pH of prostate fluid is maintained in the slightly acidic range of 6.5-7.5. Bacterial prostatitis may cause the pH to rise above 7.5. pH measurement helps distinguish bacterial and non-bacterial prostatitis and is one of the important indicators for evaluating prostate function.

3. White blood cell count

Under the microscope, the number of white blood cells per high-power field of view does not exceed 10 as the normal range. An increase in white blood cells often indicates an inflammatory reaction in the prostate. The white blood cell count in patients with bacterial prostatitis may reach 20-50 per high-power field. However, it should be noted that the degree of leukocytosis is not necessarily directly proportional to the severity of symptoms.

4. Lecithin bodies

Healthy male prostatic fluid contains a large number of evenly distributed lecithin bodies. When prostate function is damaged, the number of lecithin bodies is significantly reduced, and uneven distribution can be seen under the microscope. This indicator can reflect the health status of prostate secretion function.

5. Bacterial culture

Bacterial culture can detect pathogenic microorganisms, including Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Streptococcus aureus. Positive bacterial culture results provide a basis for the diagnosis of bacterial prostatitis and can also guide the selection of antibiotics. Culture results need to be comprehensively judged based on clinical symptoms and the patient's medical history.

When the prostatic fluid test results are abnormal, it is recommended to seek treatment at a urology department in time. You should maintain a regular schedule in your daily life and avoid behaviors that compress the prostate, such as sitting for long periods of time or cycling. Moderate exercise can help improve pelvic blood circulation. Eating a light diet, quitting smoking, limiting alcohol, and having regular sex are all helpful in maintaining prostate health. Never self-medicate or delay treatment to avoid developing chronic prostatitis.