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I recently had a urology done. it came back with nitrites in my urine. but i was told that high amounts of caffeine before the test could cause this?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

U nitrite 2nd coff?: Not certain which test they use so would need to look that up to see if coffee interferes. Recommend retesting without coffee.

Answered 1/4/2016

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Dr. Spencer Long answered

Specializes in Urology

Repeat: Nitrites on a urinalysis may indicate an infection. Try to get a repeat urinalysis including microscopic exam and a urine culture.

Answered 9/11/2016

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A member asked:

I recently had a urology done. it came back with nitrites in my urine. but i was told that high amounts of caffeine before the test could cause this?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr. Spencer Long answered

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