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I went for a urinalysis but i drank a lot and my urine was almost clear colored. will the test be accurate as to bacteria in urine? or too diluted?

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Inaccurate: Too dilute urine may not provide accurate results and not just for bacteria. A usual specimen for urine analysis is the first voided sample in the morning. Talk to your doctor about repeating the test.

Answered 2/3/2017

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