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What are ways to test for uti?
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Lab tests: The most common is to evaluate the urine for presence of white blood cells, blood, and a compound called nitrite. If those are present it is highly likely a woman has a uti. If the symptoms are typical for a UTI i think most doctors would at least consider treating it empirically without obtaining clean catch cultures which are the "golden standard".
Answered 6/10/2014
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