What does a plus sign on a urine test mean?

A plus sign on a urine test indicates that the test is positive, but it is necessary to distinguish between the different items that represent different meanings.
The presence of a plus sign in a urine test depends on which item the sign appears in, and can then be judged and analyzed according to the structure of the test. A plus sign in urine test usually refers to a plus sign for urine protein, or a plus sign for urine red blood cells or white blood cells.
If there is a positive urine protein, it may be caused by pathological factors such as kidney function abnormality, which needs further perfect examination, or it may be caused by physiological factors such as large amount of exercise, mental stress, resulting in temporary positive urine protein, at this time, you can pay attention to observation and review.
When the red blood cells positive, to exclude physiological factors such as strenuous exercise, menstruation and other conditions, but also to pay attention to the presence of urinary stones, urinary tract tumors, chronic nephritis and other conditions, the need to further improve the urinary system ultrasound, bladder CT, ureter, urine protein quantitative and other related tests.
So when the discovery of urine test appears plus, to let the doctor diagnose the results in a timely manner, observe the appearance of plus specific items, improve the relevant examination and diagnosis, to determine the follow-up treatment program.