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1 to 5 wbc in urine culture, but no bacteria found is it possible the cause can be something else though ruled out uti?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Within normal limits: 5 wcs or less in the spun urinary sediment/microscopic high power field is normal. Wbcs are seen on microscopic urinalysis and not in a urine culture. Urine cultures are performed to identify and quantify urinary bacteria..

Answered 1/31/2013

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