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Urine test strips show 125+ leukocytes and 0.3+ protein. no traces of blood or nitrite. no pain, fever or other symptoms. can it still be an infection? what is the most likely cause?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Urine culture: Get a specific urine culture and sensitivity test to check for low grade infection.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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Dr. Orimisan Adekolujo answered

Repeat urine: Abnormal urine test may result from improper collection. If you do not have any symptom , i will suggest a repeat urine test.

Dr Krishnamurthy and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/23/2015

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A member asked:

Urine test strips show 125+ leukocytes and 0.3+ protein. no traces of blood or nitrite. no pain, fever or other symptoms. can it still be an infection? what is the most likely cause?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Parvez agreed

Dr. Orimisan Adekolujo answered

Dr Krishnamurthy and another doctor agreed

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