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What do i look for on a dip stick to show a uti?
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LE and nitrites: On urinalysis, positive leukocyte esterase (le) shows inflammation and positive nitrites confirm bacteria. Even without nitrites, a UTI can still be present. The gold standard for UTI diagnosis is urine culture with diagnosis of bacteria type and sensitivity/resistance to antibiotic.
Answered 4/24/2015
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