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Can azo cause a false positive nitrite urine test? according to my doctor, no, she says it only causes false positive glucose. is that accurate?

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Need more info: What is AZO? Why was the test done? Do you have any symptoms?

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Today at my 12 week ob visit my urine showed positive for nitrites so the doctor said she would send it in for a culture. It's Friday so is it safe to not treat until early next week? Don't want any complications or risk to my baby?

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I got my lab results back today for a urine sample the doctor said to take azo for relief. Because of that the test results didn't come back clear. How do I get in contact with the doctor to see what to do next? Do I let the azo clear my system?

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