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If a urinalysis was taken & leukocytes were positive but nitrate were negative. what does thar mean? could that mean positive for a uti?

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It could be : If you are having symptoms of a uti, it would be supportive for it. When in doubt, you could have a urine culture performed.

Answered 5/8/2013

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