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How long does it take for wbc to show in urine from the time of infection? ie. urethral symptoms start on a thursday, urine test the next day
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It should be...: Urine exam under microscope at being evaluated for UTI should show some WBC right then; obtain detailed hx to suspect, do urinalysis with or without urine culture, and apply clinical response to antibiotics to confirm the diagnosis of uti.
Answered 6/10/2014
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