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To think the nurse is wrong and it’s not a normal urine sample?!

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Gggapp · 11/06/2025 17:46

Nurse did a dipstick into a urine sample while at the GP surgery. She said it showed white blood cells so would be sent off for testing.

She said this is probably normal?! Surely white blood cells equal infection?

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Serencwtch · 11/06/2025 17:57

Gggapp · 11/06/2025 17:51

@UpUpUpU if it’s contaminated from vaginal discharge then that means a vaginal infection instead doesn’t it?

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No, not at all.
Your blood & vaginal discharge are made up of white blood cells.

A urine sample that's dips positive for white blood cells but no other infection markers is normal.

ToKittyornottoKitty · 11/06/2025 17:56

There’s a reason they send them off for testing even if she thinks it’s ok, just wait for the results. Struggling to see why you’re frustrated when she’s sent the sample off

MushMonster · 11/06/2025 17:55

She has sent a sample for analysis, so I would not worry.
Do you have any symptoms?

KoalaPineapple · 11/06/2025 17:53

Gggapp · 11/06/2025 17:51

@UpUpUpU if it’s contaminated from vaginal discharge then that means a vaginal infection instead doesn’t it?

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Not at all, we don’t make white blood cells only when there is an infection we have them all the time.

what are your symptoms and worries at the moment?

OnePearlJoker · 11/06/2025 17:53

White blood cells defend the body against infection. I’m sure she has more experience and knowledge, as a nurse than your opinion.

Mingenious · 11/06/2025 17:52

Depends if you’re showing any other infection markers I guess.

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Gggapp · 11/06/2025 17:51

UpUpUpU · 11/06/2025 17:48

It could also be contamination from vaginal discharge.

What makes you doubt the qualified health professional?

@UpUpUpU if it’s contaminated from vaginal discharge then that means a vaginal infection instead doesn’t it?

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tumblingdowntherabbithole · 11/06/2025 17:50

Of course it's not necessarily an infection. There are lots of reasons to have white blood cells in your urine.

KoalaPineapple · 11/06/2025 17:50

Easily contaminated , if nothing else shows then should be fine. Wait for the lab result and don’t worry noone is being negligent here they’re following guidance while providing you appropriate reassurance.

Greybeardy · 11/06/2025 17:49

no. Lots of things can cause urine to have white cells in it.

UpUpUpU · 11/06/2025 17:48

It could also be contamination from vaginal discharge.

What makes you doubt the qualified health professional?