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A clean catch urine sample showed bacteria and squamous cell. i was told this is normal.?

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Dr. Mathew Sorensen answered

Specializes in Urology

Contaminated specimn: Squamous cells on a clean catch means it was not really a clean catch. The squamous cells come from contaminating the urine collection by touching the cup or having the urine touch your labia. The skin is covered in bacteria.

Answered 5/4/2013

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