Question 1

urine nitrate positive what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

You may have an: infection with a nitrate producing bacteria. What were the rest of the urinalysis results?

Question 2

did urine dip at work and it is positive for nitrates and protein 3+ everything else is normal.  what does this mean?

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Urine dipstick: Nitrite: many bacteria produce enzyme nitrate reductase which confers the ability to convert urinary nitrate to nitrite. Positive test means possible UTI. Next step is urine culture . Protein:most sensitive to albumin in urine but positive protein (trace, 1+, 2+ 3+) may not reliable if urine sample is dilute. Dipstick may not detect albuminuria  of 30 to 300 mg/day. More tests needed. Consult PCP

Question 3

do you need to perform a urine culture test if your urinalysis is positive for nitrate and bacteria is shown as moderate?

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Yes: Urine culture will allow identification of the organism and if needed the antibiotic sensitivity of the organism can then be determined.

Question 4

my urine test is positive for leukocytes and negative for nitrates, is that even possible fot uti?

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Yes: Leukocytes mean your body is making an inflammatory reaction. A positive nitrite test indicates a gram negative bacteria is present. You could have a bladder infection with a bacteria which does not convert nitrates to nitrites. An example is enterococci, which can cause an infection, cause white cells, yet not change the nitrites portion of the dipstick. Microscopic exam and culture are important.

Question 5

how do u treat urine positive for alpha hemolytic streptococcus and lactobacillus? positive nitrates

Accepted Answer

No treatment needed: These bacteria do not cause urinary tract infection. They come from your vagina or labia, i.e. the urine specimen was not a true "clean catch". THe positive nitrates may mean you have a UTI, but if so it is due to other bacteria that apparently were missed on culture. Discuss next steps with your doctor.

Question 6

i had a urinalysis done and it showed urine glucose of 250 urine urobilingen 4.000 urine rbc 30 urine albumin 100.000 positive for nitrates % mod leuk?

Accepted Answer

Urinary Tract: You have a bladder infection also commonly called a uti. You have been tested, what antibiotics are you on?

Question 7

my urine test is positive for leukocytes and negative for nitrates, is that even possible for uti in my penis ?

Accepted Answer

Urethritis: A urine test with positive leukocytes suggests local inflammation, commonly in the bladder in women or the urethra ( tube carrying the urine from the bladder to the outside)in men. Inflammation of the urethra ( urethritis)  is commonly caused by chlamydia infection, but may have non infectious causes also. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotic.

Question 8

what does it mean when her urine has ua leuk est- moderate (a) and ua nitrate - positive (a) and ua wbc 10-20(a) and ua bacteria - 1-(a?

Accepted Answer

: It is indicative of an infection

Question 9

urine test positive for wbc negative for nitrate. was on analpram for hemorrhoid for 3 weeks no off for week and a half. can this cause wbc in urine?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: This is not likely. Adequate fluid intake and if symptoms  get treated otherwise repeat urinalysis and do what is called a clean catch. Ask clinic staff to guide you in collection

Question 10

have fever cold symptoms and aches thinking influenza. testing positive urine for leukocytes  negative nitrates. could it be uti ?

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May be: It could be UTI or flu or both.To be more sure you have to send your urine and nasal swab for cultures.

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Urine nitrate positive what does this mean?

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Did urine dip at work and it is positive for nitrates and protein 3+ everything else is normal. what does this mean?

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Do you need to perform a urine culture test if your urinalysis is positive for nitrate and bacteria is shown as moderate?

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My urine test is positive for leukocytes and negative for nitrates, is that even possible fot uti?

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How do u treat urine positive for alpha hemolytic streptococcus and lactobacillus? positive nitrates

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I had a urinalysis done and it showed urine glucose of 250 urine urobilingen 4.000 urine rbc 30 urine albumin 100.000 positive for nitrates % mod leuk?

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My urine test is positive for leukocytes and negative for nitrates, is that even possible for uti in my penis ?

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What does it mean when her urine has ua leuk est- moderate (a) and ua nitrate - positive (a) and ua wbc 10-20(a) and ua bacteria - 1-(a?

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Urine test positive for wbc negative for nitrate. was on analpram for hemorrhoid for 3 weeks no off for week and a half. can this cause wbc in urine?

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Have fever cold symptoms and aches thinking influenza. testing positive urine for leukocytes negative nitrates. could it be uti ?

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