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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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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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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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