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What are the tests for bladder infection without symptoms?

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Urinalysis & culture: A urine sample for dipstick urinalysis test and full culture in the lab will show any infection, whether there are symptoms or not.

Answered 8/17/2012

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Urinalysis and: Urine culture + sensitivities.Positive urine nitrite test for bacteria +/or leucocyte esterase white blood cells confirmed by microscopy will demonstrate a urinary infection.Urine culture will grow any any bacteria present and sensitivities will demonstrate which antibiotics will be effective.Pure bacterial colony count of >100, 000/ml on clean void culture indicates a uti, <100, 000 on cath. Spec.

Answered 5/28/2012

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