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What does it mean if my doctor has found white cells in my baby's urine?
13 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
Urinalysis: White blood cells are our soldier cells which fight infection - the presence of these in the urine can indicate a urinary tract infection. Please ask your physician about updates in regards ot this positive lab value.
Answered 3/30/2015
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Maybe infection: White blood cells in urine are often related to an infection of the urine. But other information is needed as well, such as if nitrites are seen, or red blood cells, and if a urine culture showed any bacterial growth.
Answered 12/7/2015
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Infection: It could indicate infection.
Answered 10/31/2012
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Read on: It depends on how many. The WBC can mean inflammation or infection further work up for a complete urinalysis and urine culture should be considered.
Answered 12/1/2016
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White cells in urine: If the urine specimen was obtained by using a catheter it often means that the baby has a urinary tract infection.
Answered 8/1/2013
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