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I took a uti test and the leukocytes was positive nitrite was negative. what does that mean given i know i have a uti?

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Uti: Some bacteria do not cause nitrites in the urine, Nitrofurantoin is commonly effective on these bacterium.

Answered 11/2/2020

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Had urinalysis last week. Showed 3+ for urine in blood. No uti. PH, leukocyte, nitrite, protein, glucose, urobilinogen, bilirubin, hemoglobin all negative. Bun was 10 (5-18). Creatin .72 (.60-1).What could cause this if it was NOT menstruation blood?

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I took a UTI home strip test twice, both of which came out positive for leukocytes and negetive for nitrites. Does that mean I have a uti?

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I discovered about 6 months ago that I have symptomless UTI's so I got some UTI test trips recently. I took the test and have tested 2 days in a row positive (500+) for leukocytes, but negative thus far for nitrites. Should I go to a Dr now or wait?

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I am in china. I may have a uti. I took a over-the-counter test which came back positive for leukocytes but negative for nitrite. Help as what 2 take ?

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