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White blood cells found in urine. dip and culture negative for infection or bacteria. ct scan normal, no stones or inflammation. what could be cause?

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Dr. Andrew Doe answered

Contamination: It might not be a clean sample. It is very easy to repeat the test.

Dr Holzman agreed

Answered 10/18/2016

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