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Is it possible to have a kidney infection without having bacteria or leukocytes in your urine?

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Yes: Urine tests, like all diagnostic tests, are not perfect. Additionally, if you are taking antibiotics when you submit the specimen, the sample may appear normal despite an ongoing infection. Lastly, if your infected kidney is completely obstructed (i.e. By a stone), the urine tests may look negative.

Answered 2/12/2013

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