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Can i have urine test for checking wbc if i'm also having a flu? will flu affect the result of wbc?
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Explanation: Yes, flu may affect on WBC. It could up or down. Urine test can be done if you want to be rule out UTI.
Answered 8/8/2016
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Blood only: WBC can only be checked with a blood test and a flu or any viral illness can definitely affect it. I would advice waiting till the sickness has run its course before checking the WBC.
Answered 8/8/2016
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